Theo Föllings

Short-CV:

With more than 25 years of experience in the field, Mr. Theo Föllings works since 20 years in the field of regional economic development. Theo Föllings is an expert when it comes to local and regional economic development. His expertise has been developed throughout the years by positionings different roles. He has contributed a huge part on the economic development of regions and cities within the Netherlands.

Expertise:

• Project manager at the Chamber of Commerce
• Interim manager and quartermaster Technocentrum Zuidelijk Gelderland and Interim manager TelePort Twente
• Business consultant STEC, RADIX BV s and Buck Consultants International
• Director Economische Stimulering Knooppunt Arnhem-Nijmegen (ESKAN)Today he is vicepresident Regional Development Cooperation East Netherlands and responsible for the businessunit redeveloping brown fields and area development and for de businessunit innovation and development.
• Director Business development at East development Agency (Oost NL) and responsible for the business unit Business Development

Mergers, privatization and restructuring of the organisations next to his going concern activities also been part of underlying processes within the mentioned companies. He published different articles about innovation and cluster formation in the economic development of the region and the re-development from business parks.  Besides his work he is involved in :Next to his work he is also chairman Stichting Kennis Alliantie Bedrijventerreinen Nederland (SKBN).