The international Cruyff Foundation team consists of 34 enthusiastic employees. They have a passion for sports and use this to get children and youngsters active. Because we work with a relatively small team, working together is key. We have offices in Amsterdam and Barcelona, our goals are identical and together we activate worldwide.

The Dutch team:

The Dutch team consists of 25 employees supported by freelancers, volunteers and interns. In the United Kingdom we are supported by two British freelancers. The Dutch team activates internationally.

The Spanish team:

The Spanish team consists of 9 employees and are based in Barcelona. The Spanish team mainly coordinates the projects in Spain and the international Spanish-speaking countries.

As a foundation, the Cruyff Foundation has a coordinating board. The board keeps track of daily operations and assesses the annual budget, the financial statements, and the annual report. If needed, they are consulted about fundamental decisions. We have different boards in Spain and in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands:

Chairman: Jeroen Boonacker
Secretary: Jeroen van Seeters

Boardmembers:

  • Susila Cruijff
  • Carole Thate
  • David Knibbe
  • Wim Ludeke
  • Freeke Heijne
  • Ference Lamp
  • Jeroen Hoencamp

We have big aspirations, which means that we take on many projects. This requires a lot of work that we as a team simply cannot do on our own. We are supported by a big group of dedicated and loyal volunteers who help us at events or if we need some extra help for one of our projects.

If you would like to become a volunteer yourself to support the Cruyff Foundation, please send us an e-mail: events@cruyff-foundation.org

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Niels Meijer

Director

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Ivo Tiemessen

Team Lead Impact Outdoor Sports Facilities

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Desmond Post

Project Manager Creating Space

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Miranda van Holstein

Senior Manager Projects

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Maud Rustemeijer

Project Coordinator Social Programmes

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Simon van Rooijen

Project Manager Creating Space

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Axel Boomgaard

Project Manager Creating Space

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Rick Kuipers

Project Manager Creating Space

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Lisa Zandee

Project Manager Creating Space

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Babette de Koning

Team Lead MarCom, Fundraising & Events

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Esther Hoeboer

Marketing & Communication

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Anouk Dijkhoff

Marketing & Communication

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Claasje Thiers

Marketing & Communication

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Bente Kuijpers

Marketing & Communication

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Ilja van Holsteijn

Team Lead Disability Sports

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Max Molenaar

Disability Sports

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Kristiaan Timman

Manager Events

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Marloes Mulder

Senior Manager Fundraising and Partnerships

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Cherryll Prins

Manager Fundraising, Major Donors & Partnerships

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Jo Huisman

Relationship Manager & Fundraiser

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Julia Zegeling

Manager Partnerships

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Masha Menting

Manager New Business

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Janny Eikelboom

Team Lead Finance & Back Office

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Monica Zeldenthuis

Office Manager

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Esther Koolhaas

Office Manager