Larive is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its team with Katrien Broeders and Edo Offerhaus, both experienced international business development advisors, to continue the firm’s upward trajectory.

Katrien is an international business development expert with over 10 years of experience across Asia. After starting at ING Investment Banking, she served as Associate Director at KPMG’s High Growth Markets Practice, advising on market entry strategies. She founded two social enterprises in developing countries and worked as Strategic Business Consultant at UNDP Istanbul, building public-private partnerships. As a Lecturer at Bogazici University, she shared her expertise in Sustainability. Her combination of emerging market expertise, sustainability focus, and strategic consulting experience makes her a valuable addition to the Larive International team.

Edo is a seasoned executive with a strong track record in building sustainable businesses in international markets. He is a proven leader who successfully managed operations in various Asian and African markets for companies including Unilever and Royal FrieslandCampina. Prior to joining Larive, Edo served as Managing Director at NLinBusiness, a public-private initiative between Dutch employers’ organizations VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland in close collaboration with the Dutch Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economic Affairs, and the Dutch trade associations FME, evofenedex, and MetaalUnie.

Davinia Lamme, Director Larive International: “We are thrilled to welcome Katrien and Edo onboard of our organisation. They bring a wealth of experience, allowing to service our growing client base and strengthen the position of Larive as leading advisory firm for companies seeking to successfully position in emerging markets”.