Martijn gained wide international experience in community management, business support, marketing and communication. He is able to work in these different fields, uniquely combining them to achieve goals. Martijn’s focus is always on hospitality, service and quality. With his positive and problem-solving attitude he’s always looking for opportunities for clients and partners.

After working for over 15 years in the travel sector, Rianne joined SBIC in March 2019. Since then, she has been a key role in the organisation. In her spare time she likes to do long distance open water swims, goes to festivals/parties, escaping from escape rooms – within time – and she likes to travel several times a year.

With a background in scientific publishing, Carmel looks after the marketing and communication strategies at SBIC. An accomplished writer and editor, she has wide-ranging experience of content marketing, promoting scientific and technical innovations, and producing materials that engage and inspire. She has roots in the west coast of Ireland and an interest in culture, music and enviro/ sustainability  matters.

Amelie studied astronomy in her native Austria, where she also became part of the comms team of a space-related startup. With a passion for science education and communications, she moved to the Netherlands in 2023 to pursue a master’s degree in this field. In July 2024, alongside her studies, Amelie began working as a content creator to support SBIC and the 20 years ESA BIC campaign.