Who are the people behind ENERGY8?

Rik Berbé (inspirator) – ‘The creation of ENERGY8 is an amazing  journey’

Rik is founding partner of ENERGY8 and co-author of the book ‘Energy in Organizations’. He gained experience as a professional facilitator and international management consultant for more than 20 years. Rik has participated in various international development projects for multinational companies and in local projects in education, social housing and health care. Rik is inquisitive and has a passion for acting in complex environments. He combines a strong theoretical framework with a compassion for working with people.

Mario Brouwer (manager) – ‘Developing ENERGY8 is a learning expedition!’

Mario is founding partner of ENERGY8 and co-author of the book ‘Energy in Organizations’. He gained experience as an interim manager and consultant. Most of his experience has been gained in the market research area. Mario has worked with profit as well as in not-for-profit organizations in several Western European countries as well as in Eastern Europe. Mario has the capacity to analyze complex patterns and wants to find out how things work by questioning, observing and through understanding. Mario is able to stimulate and coach people in this process while respecting their own development.