Erwin Nijsse is Director-General for Business & Innovation at the Ministry of Economic Affairs. He worked for 25 years at Shell, both in the Netherlands and internationally, and was involved in complex projects such as the Sakhalin II project in Russia and the earthquake dossier of NAM. In 2020, he consciously transitioned to the public sector through the National Growth Fund. Since then, he has been committed to promoting innovation, simplifying policies for entrepreneurs, and strengthening international collaborations in science and technology. Erwin combines extensive experience in finance and corporate strategy with a strong focus on sustainable growth and societal impact.