President
My name is Lara and I am a Communications Manager in AkzoNobel’s global communications team.
At ICA, I used to manage all the special events, such as The Young Professional of the Year, Olympica and Meet the Leaders, as Special Events Manager. Now as President, I am very excited to help organize events to ensure that all our members can participate in inspiring events with other young professionals and create meaningful connections beyond their own organization.
I am originally from Germany, and moved to Amsterdam in 2016 to pursue my Master’s degree after living in Vienna for four years. Once in the Netherlands, I didn’t want to leave again. I speak German, English and Dutch.
In my free time I love being active, you can mostly find me walking around Vondelpark listening to podcasts or in a dark room on a spinning bike/treadmill. Always keen to try out good restaurants and recipes at home or travel to far (or sometimes not so far) places.
Feel free to connect on LinkedIn.
Event Manager
Hello lovely people!
I'm Francien, the new Event Manager at ICA. My goal is to organize not only fun but also interesting events that help you grow, broaden your interests beyond work, and of course, connect you with inspiring and different-minded individuals.
A little bit about me: I'm a safety researcher at TNO, focusing on collaborations with policymakers for a safer Netherlands. My background is in Engineering and Policy Analysis from TU Delft. When I'm not working, I enjoy learning languages, practicing calisthenics, and baking Dutch “stroopwafels”.
I joined ICA because I was immediately drawn to the idea of creating interesting and relevant experiences for the young workforce in the Netherlands. I love meeting new people and learning about them, so I'm excited to meet you all at one of our events. I'm also interested in creating something bigger than myself. If you have any ideas or would like to collaborate, please feel free to reach out via mail or Linkedin.
Hope to see you soon,
Francien
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 while listening to music. 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 good 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
Marketing & Communications
+31623736690 communications@ica.nl
Hi everyone!
I’m Trish Peters, the new Marketing and Communications member here at ICA. I’m excited to be joining ICA in this capacity and am thrilled to connect with you and aid in connecting you to each other.
Currently, I work as a Business Controller at APG Asset Management which means I spend my time surrounded by numbers pretty much all day. My background is International Business and I specialized in both marketing and finance. I moved to the Netherlands in a dual Master’s program from Canada and I ended up staying here. I tend to dabble in art, reading, working out and watching any reality TV show I can get my hands on when I’m not working.
I joined ICA because while I love what I do, I also have a creative side that doesn’t get to see the sun all too often. I’m really excited to meet you all and get to hear your stories. If you have any stories or ideas you want to share, please shoot me an email or connect with me on LinkedIn!
Thanks,
Trish
Special Events Manager
Hey everyone!
My name is Theofilos, and I joined ICA in the Fall of 2023, as the Special Events Manager. I currently work for GKN Aerospace as a Design Engineer with a focus on designing the electric and hybrid aircrafts of tomorrow!
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.
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!
Kind regards,
Theofilos Karavasilis
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 Robin 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
LinkedIn | Instagram | Mob.: +31616547396
Network Manager
+31 633758930 internalrelations@ica.nl
Hi all!
My name is Rick Westerveld and I am an quality and standardization expert in ASML’s global real estate team. Our mission is to sustainability facilitate the growth of ASML by continuously expanding our office and production facilities.
I’m also an active member of the NEXT-ASML community and that’s how I first got into contact with this fantastic networking organization. The networking and learning about all of the different companies that are part of ICA is what’s gotten me excited.
It's that excitement that made me join the board of ICA in May 2023 as event manager, it was my, but also our goal as ICA to facilitate and accommodate all of our members into participating in inspiring, creative and fun events.
Due to changes in the team of 2024 I've taken up the role of network manager to help grow ICA's reach of companies and strengthen our connections with the different members.
If you have any questions, interest in becoming a member or inspiration for an event which you would like to organize together with us, please feel free to reach out to me or my colleagues.
Kind regards,
Rick Westerveld
+31 6 3375 8930
Activities Committee
Hi!
My name is Tessa, and I am a global management graduate at GKN Aerospace with a background in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology. I am passionate about making the aviation industry more sustainable and eager to contribute to innovative solutions that drive this mission forward. One of the aspects of my career that excites me the most is the opportunity to connect with diverse individuals from around the globe. This passion for connection started when living abroad; I spent six months each in Spain and South Korea, experiencing different cultures and broadening my worldview. Outside of my professional career, I enjoy outdoor sport such as running and cycling.
Currently, I'm an active member of the activity committee of ICA, where I contribute to organizing events that bring people together. I'm always excited to brainstorm new ideas and organize more events that can make a positive impact. So, whether you have innovative suggestions for upcoming events or simply wish to connect, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm always open to new conversations and collaborations.
Looking forward to connecting with you!
Cheers,
Tessa
Activities Committee
Hello everyone!
I'm Claudia Inafuko, and I’m thrilled to be part of the Activity Committee! Originally from Brazil with Japanese roots, my passion for language learning led me to the Netherlands in February 2022. My academic background blends electrical engineering, which I studied in São Paulo, Brazil, and Seoul, South Korea, with an (unfinished) master's in statistics from Lisbon, Portugal. Professionally, I’ve always been immersed in the railway industry, working as a SCADA system engineer, a test and commissioning CBTC engineer, and currently as a Business Development Manager.
Joining the Activity Committee excites me because it offers a unique opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for innovation and creativity. I believe in the power of collaboration and community, and I'm eager to contribute to fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and engaged. I hope to create and participate in activities that not only bring us joy but also allow us to learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives!
I'm open to new ideas, partnerships, or just connecting. Don't hesitate to reach out! You can find me on LinkedIn.
Activities Committee
+31 6 39219002 Mohammad.Fakhraee@fluor.com
Hey Everybody,
My name is Sam. After two rewarding years of participating in ICA events, I have decided to take a more active role by joining the event committee.
My aim is to assist in organizing events that will continue to foster our growth and enhance networking opportunities within the beautiful country of the Netherlands.
Professionally, I work as an electrical engineer at Fluor Company. It’s a pleasure to be part of such a dynamic field, and I’m keen to apply my skills to our committee’s activities.
I’m excited about meeting everyone and working together to make our events even more successful.
Activities Committee
0625373921 Joris.vierhout@tno.nl
Hi people!
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, the ICA activity committee 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