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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 an expert in marketing and trade within the fresh fruits and vegetables sector as well as the ornamental products sector (including cut flowers and potted plants). While he possesses broad international experience and networks, his specialization lies in private sector development within emerging and developing economies.

The primary focus of Bureau Leeters is on business development, with Jos Leeters also demonstrating a keen interest in education and training, drawn from his extensive experience in higher education. He frequently engages in international projects with institutions such as Wageningen University & Research, HAS green academy, and Aeres University of Applied Sciences.

Clients and partners recognize Jos Leeters as a pragmatic consultant, blending his people-oriented approach and intercultural sensitivity with a problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset. Sustainability is a cornerstone of his working methodology, emphasizing long-term projects and partnerships over quick wins.

For more information Jos Leeters' Curriculum vitae provides additional details. Bureau Leeters operates according to ethical and responsible principles, as outlined in its written policy on Corporate Social Responsibility.

Partners

Jos Leeters serves as the principal consultant at Bureau Leeters, often collaborating with the following consultants, companies, and institutions. On a regular basis he collaborates with the following consultants, companies and/or institutions:

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Fresh Studio

Fresh Studio is a consultancy firm with core activities in Vietnam and Myanmar. Fresh Studio assists clients with every aspect of their food provision; from farm to fork and from sourcing to marketing. Apart from advisory services, the scope of work ranges from agricultural inputs to fresh produce, processed goods and end consumer products.

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Netherlands Enterprise Agency - RVO

RVO is the Dutch government agency that helps entrepreneurs, NGOs, knowledge institutes, policymakers and organisations to invest, develop and expand their businesses and projects. RVO is part of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and it supports stakeholders both in the Netherlands and abroad.

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Has Green Academy

HAS green academy

HAS is the go-to centre of expertise for agriculture, food and the living environment in the south of the Netherlands. It has strong roots in the agricultural sector and offers various study programs for the international food- and agribusiness.

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HollandDoor

HollandDoor specializes in customized study tours, business matchmaking events and tailor-made training courses in the Dutch horticultural sector for groups and individuals from home and abroad.

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ProFound - Advisers in Development

ProFound provides professional support to organisations and programs dealing with sustainable development and trade promotion in developing countries: market analysis, sustainable value chain development and (export) marketing of biodiversity related products.

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ProVerde

ProVerde is an internationally oriented consultancy firm providing market analysis and trade facilitation services to companies, organisations and government institutes. Areas of specialisation are cut flowers, plants, foliage, fruits & vegetables and biodiversity products.

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Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University & Research is a collaboration between Wageningen University and the Wageningen Research foundation. Its mission is 'to explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life'. Over 6,500 employees and 12,000 students from more than hundred countries work everywhere around the world in the domain of healthy food and living environment. Within Wageningen University & Research, the Wageningen Centre of Development Innovation offers capacity development and project implementation services.

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Aeres University

Aeres University of Applied Sciences

Aeres belongs to the Aeres Group, a green knowledge centre in the Netherlands that focuses on education, research and commercial activities. Aeres University of Applied Sciences has three faculties: Almere, Dronten and Wageningen.

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