President
+31627160790 francien.baijanova@tno.nl
Hi!
Thank you for visiting our website! My name is Francien and I began my ICA journey in 2024 as the Event Manager, where I developed an interest in leading and managing teams. Now, as the president of ICA, I am dedicated to strengthen our community, stimulate professional growth, and encourage an environment where our members feel welcome, motivated, and empowered to contribute their best, all while ensuring we enjoy the journey together.
I'm Dutch and work as a behavioural safety researcher at TNO, collaborating with policymakers for a safer Netherlands. My background is in Engineering and Policy Analysis from TU Delft. In my free time, I enjoy learning languages like German and Russian and practicing self-defense.
I joined ICA because I was inspired by its mission to create inspiring experiences for young professionals in the Netherlands. Bringing people together and building something bigger than ourselves is what motivates me the most, and is why I feel strongly connected to ICA's mission and values.
If you are interested in joining ICA or would like to collaborate, please feel free to reach out via mail, LinkedIn, or phone.
I look forward welcoming you to our community!
Kind regards,
Francien
Special Event Manager
Hello, I'm Sam, an electrical engineer at Fluor and someone who strongly believes in the power of collaboration and connection. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working on complex engineering projects, which has not only strengthened my technical expertise but also enhanced my ability to work with diverse teams and build meaningful relationships.
I’m thrilled to join ICA as a special manager, embracing this role as an exciting and fulfilling hobby. ICA’s mission to inspire, develop, and unite young professionals resonates deeply with me. Volunteering for this esteemed intercompany association allows me to channel my passion for fostering connections and creating opportunities for professional growth.
I look forward to contributing my skills, enthusiasm, and dedication to organizing events and initiatives that bring value to ICA’s incredible network. Together, I hope we can continue building a strong community that empowers individuals to thrive both personally and professionally.
You can call me, text me via LinkedIn, email me or just say Hi at an event!
Network Manager
+31616547396 internalrelations@ica.nl
Hello everyone,
My name is Mahendranath Chalamcharla, or Mahendra for short, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the Network Manager for the ICA Board. With a background in DevOps Engineering, I am currently working as a Functional Application Management Specialist for two applications, and also hold the position of Scrum Master at APG Asset Management. Additionally, I am an active board member of YoungAPG, where I serve as one of the event/activities coordinators.
In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and series, listening to good music, cooking, cycling, and exploring new places. Spending quality time with friends and family is also something that I cherish.
When I learned about the Network Manager job vacancy at ICA’s GMA 2023 event, I was excited to apply for the position to expand my professional network. Now that I am part of the ICA family, I am looking forward to collaborating with the various members to ensure its continued success, as well as organizing more events in the future.
If you are interested in joining the ICA network, or if you have any suggestions or ideas, please do not hesitate to contact me or my colleague Theo at internalrelations@ica.nl. We are always happy to help and look forward to meeting you at one of our upcoming events.
Best regards,
Mahendra
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Network Manager
Hey everyone!
My name is Theofilos, and I joined ICA in the Fall of 2023, as the Special Events Manager with a focus on organizing large, inspirational events.
Due to some internal team changes, I have taken up the role of Network Manager to help grow ICA's footprint and strengthen our connections with our member companies!
I am originally from Greece, studied in the US, and moved in January 2023 to NL for work. I am passionate about pursuing new experiences and continuous education. I currently work for GKN Aerospace as a Design Engineer with a focus on designing the electric and hybrid aircrafts of tomorrow!
In my free time, I love reading, listening to good music, exploring new places, and spending quality time with friends and family.
I look forward to networking more and meeting inspiring people. I am really looking forward to meeting more people, companies and learning from you all!
Let us have these conversations and connect on LinkedIn!
Event Manager
0625373921 Joris.vierhout@tno.nl
Hi,
I’m Joris and work as an economist at TNO Vector. I’m passionate about strategic autonomy and public policy and focus my work on contributing to a resilient economy. Before TNO I worked in the budget office of the finance ministry. Originally, I’m from the north of the Netherlands where I studied international economics in Groningen (with a minor in Germany). Outside of work and ICA I enjoy politics (reading, news, chats), squash (just started learning but passionate), and almost anything societal.
I find it very rewarding to meet new people from different cultural and industry backgrounds. Since I enjoy organizing events, leading the ICA activity committee as event manager allows me to facilitate other people meeting new people while also doing so myself. Feel free to reach out if you have any ideas, suggestions, or questions: I’m always happy to brainstorm! You can call, text via LinkedIn, email or just say Hi at an event!
Cheers,
Joris
Treasurer
Hi everyone,
My name is Pavel, since October 2023 I have been working as Treasurer at ICA. I currently work as a Risk Analyst at NN Bank with a focus on Liquidity Risk. I learned of ICA through the Young Professionals department at NN. As I always really enjoyed the events hosted by ICA I decided that I would love to join and become part of this wonderful organization.
In my daily life I love to be active. I like working out or going for runs, playing Padel or doing Bouldering. Besides that I also like to go for hikes in nature and do nature photography. For the moments when I feel less active I really enjoy watching movies or eating and discovering tasty food.
I look forward to meeting more people, broaden my horizon and expand my network. I am always excited and curious to learn about new people and have new experiences. If you are curious too you can always find me on LinkedIn!
Kind Regards,
Pavel
Activities Committee
Hi,
I’m Sharvi, and I’m originally from Goa, India. I currently work as a GIS specialist at N-Sea. I got involved with the ICA community about a year ago when I attended one of the events. It was such a fun and welcoming experience—meeting new people, networking, and enjoying great activities. That’s what inspired me to join the activities committee, as I wanted to help organize similar events that bring people with different professional and cultural backgrounds together.
In my free time, I enjoy swimming, bouldering, travelling, music, and art. These hobbies keep me active, creative and inspired.
As part of the activities committee, my goal is to create opportunities for people to connect, make friends, and enjoy themselves in a supportive and welcoming environment. I believe that events like these are essential for building a strong sense of community, and I’m excited to play a part in that.
I’m looking forward to contributing my energy and ideas to ICA and helping make every event a success. If you have any suggestions or just want to connect, feel free to reach out via email or LinkedIn.
Activities Committee
Hello everyone,
My name is Joren and I joined the Activity Committee in the beginning of 2025. I have studied Liberal Arts & Sciences with a major in Management & Organization at Utrecht University with Masters in Entrepreneurship. Currently, I am employed at KWS, which is part of VolkerWessels. I am passionate about organizations and companies in the construction/building sector.
I joined ICA because I wanted to meet new like-minded people who are in the same professional phase of their lives as I am. During my studies I also organized different activities and events and I have always really enjoyed at. Therefore, joining ICA was the logical next step.
I am really interested in politics and in my free time I like reading, playing squash and an occasional game of chess. I you have any ideas or just want to have a chat, feel free to contact me or say hi at one of our events.
Activities Committee
Hi,
I’m Shashank! After spending the past year as a regular attendee, I decided it was time to join the activities committee. The events I participated in were a perfect blend of stress-relieving fun and deeply inspiring experiences. This compelled me to contribute to their success by helping organize creative, thought-provoking events. These gatherings provide an excellent platform to interact with different minded individuals from diverse backgrounds, and at various stages of their careers.
Professionally, I work as a manufacturing engineer at GKN Fokker Aerospace, where my focus lies on R&D for process optimization in the manufacturing of aerostructures. Originally from India, I moved to the Netherlands for my master’s and decided to stay on because I fell in love with the weather ;)
What I value most is meeting new people and understanding their respective points of view. I believe organizing events that bring young professionals together to foster connection, growth, and learning is a noble endeavor—and one I’m thrilled to be part of.
If you have any ideas, questions, or simply want to start a conversation, feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn. I look forward to meeting you at an upcoming event.
Activities Committee
Hi everyone!
I’m Jess and I work as an R&D Specialist at AkzoNobel studying powder coatings as part of the wider Innovation Group. When my manager offered me the opportunity to relocate here from the UK on a permanent basis I jumped at the chance. I’m really loving the Netherlands so far although I have already sustained two bike-related injuries. My hobbies include: swimming, cooking and going on long walks – but I am always up for everything.
As of 2025 I will form part of the new Activities Committee at ICA. I’m really motivated to organize events where young people can broaden their network, develop professionally and make lifelong friends! I think ICA is a wonderful association and everyone should take advantage of their great events. If you have any ideas for events you’d specifically like to see I am very open to suggestions – you can connect with me through LinkedIn.