About us
Where it all started
Businessgames originated in 2002 from the passion of ‘making boring things fun’ and ‘making difficult matters more comprehensible’. Over twenty years ago Gijs developed his first game in his attic room. Now, he is surrounded by a team of inspiring professionals, each with a different background. Part of our team excels in guiding groups during live and online performances. Others develop playful custom games for the most diverse issues and customers, and some work on the right ‘look and feel’ of our game material. In other words, a balanced team of go-getters, who are happy to work for you with a lot of passion and expertise.
With all our knowledge and experience we can promptly react to your questions. We believe in doing it perfectly.. or not at all! This means we get more than half of our business by word of mouth. Has this made you curious to discover more? Do not wait any longer and contact us. Call us at +31 76 515 53 49 or send an email to info@businessgames.com.
The team
Gijs van der Linden
CEOAccording to friends, my enthusiasm, creativity and entrepreneurship have made Businessgames to what it is today. My company is leading in the development and execution of Business Games and that’s something I’m proud of! My passion is to brainstorm with my colleagues and customers, develop customized games, discovering new (international) markets and facilitating our Business Games.
Gijs
van der Linden
Celine Dekker
Graphic DesignerAt Businessgames I make sure that the creative mix of the lay-out, typography, color and images in every game is aesthetically pleasing, clear and on-brand. It always gives me a great feeling when a design is in its final stages and used for its intended purpose. Alongside my creative work, my vocal cords and green thumbs also regularly come into action at the office.
Celine
Dekker
Joey Steenvoorden
Project Manager / TrainerCreativity flows through my veins. This is something that I can apply every day in my function as project and event manager at Businessgames. From my past as an professional athlete I’ve established a drive to get the best out of myself and the people around me. With a touch of (bad) humor and my supportive nature, I work with my colleagues to deliver qualitative games for our customers. Creating a game from A to Z and facilitating it is the reason I enjoy my work on the daily.
Joey
Steenvoorden
Danielle van der Linden
FinanceI have been involved in Businessgames from the beginning. A great deal of perseverance, experience and expertise have brought the company to where it is now. There is a pleasant and open-minded work environment with short communication lines. Everyone’s opinion counts. It is a great team in which everyone thinks along and continuously grows. I am responsible for the finances, which I do with great pleasure.
Danielle
van der Linden
Thijs de Bode
Project Manager / TrainerTogether with my colleagues, I work on the development of custom games. The best part of my job is when a game truly comes to life and is played physically. The participants’ enthusiasm is contagious; it’s fantastic to see how people come together through the use of a game and learn by doing. Next to my work, I enjoy playing board games with my friends and can often be found at the bouldering gym.
Thijs
de Bode
Robbie Bos
TrainerI started working for Businessgames in 2017. It’s the best decision I could have made! It’s such a joy to inspire and motivate the participants ranging from students to management teams. The dynamics of our Business Games are unique and infectious. I am proud to be a part of that. I am a true family man and I enjoy to play golf next to my work.
Robbie
Bos
Lotte
Peeters
Inez van der Zee
Finance / OperationsWithin Businessgames, I am responsible for the company’s financial flow and the planning of our games. I ensure that it is clear what needs to be produced and packaged so that we are always fully prepared. In addition, I assist where necessary, which means I am involved in many different processes. This makes my work varied, and because I also attend the games themselves, it remains enjoyable and challenging every time!
Inez
van der Zee
Arnout Mostert
TrainerI am an internationally experienced facilitator with an MBA from INSEAD and a coaching certificate from Newfield. With my strategic insight and sense of human dynamics, I help leaders and teams to work together more effectively, navigate complexity and achieve sustainable results. To date, I have led more than a hundred games and workshops in Asia and Europe on behalf of Businessgames, among others.
Arnout
Mostert
Janneke Geerts
TrainerAs a French teacher at Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda, I enjoy motivating and inspiring my students. Now, Businessgames allow me to broaden my horizons, teaching adults in creative and inspiring ways. This time, it’s not about the beautiful French language, but about each other and the organisation they work for.
Janneke
Geerts
Joeri Gianotten
Managing Director – AsiaI love that I can combine my enthusiasm for coaching and leadership development, with my global business development experience as a facilitator at Businessgames Asia. I have facilitated trainings and workshops since 2010 and I can proudly say that I have worked for clients such as Philips, DBS, ANZ, UBS, KPMG and Manulife.
Joeri
Gianotten
Frank Bomers
Trainer – AsiaI am an all-round business development specialist. I have facilitated Business Games in most countries in Asia with great pleasure, working with clients such as AXA, British American Tobacco, Philips, DBS, Microsoft, SingTel and Sony Entertainment.
