Bureau Leeters was founded in 2003 by Jos Leeters (1961). After graduation at Wageningen University in Plant Sciences and Marketing, he built experience in managing positions for two Dutch flower auctions and a Dutch farmers' cooperative in organic vegetables during the period 1988-2002.
Jos Leeters is a specialist in marketing and trade in ornamental products (cut flowers, pot plants) and fresh fruit and vegetables. Though his international experience and networks are broad, he specializes in private sector development in emerging economies and developing countries.
The main scope of Bureau Leeters is business development. On top of that Jos Leeters has a special eye for education and training, based on his long standing experience in higher education. He regularly participates in international projects with Wageningen University & Research, HAS green academy and Aeres University of Applied Sciences.
Customers and partners know Jos Leeters as a pragmatic consultant, combining his people orientation and intercultural antenna with a problem solving and solution orientated approach. Sustainability is important within his working methods, which means no quick wins but long term projects and partnerships.
More information is available in his Curriculum Vitae.
Bureau Leeters works according to ethical and responsible principles. Read more in the written policy on Corporate Social Responsibility.
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