Project Management Officer
Berend (Beer) Kwak is Project Management Officer at HCSS. In this role, he combines his experience in project management with his knowledge of business strategy and geopolitics. Berend holds bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Philosophy from the University of Groningen and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at Leiden University.
Berend joined HCSS as Assistant Analyst in January 2024, working mainly on HCSS Boardroom and the two HCSS Cyberschools (The Indo-Dutch Cyber Security School & The South Africa-Netherlands Cyber Security School). After his internship, Berend was hired to continue the coordination of these initiatives. Additionally, he is involved in several research projects.
Before joining HCSS, Berend has gained experience in different commercial and academic positions. He has taught classes at his university, spent his time in high school as a professional athlete, and at 19 years-old became the youngest ever Sales Manager at a leading Dutch sales company. Through previous internships and projects, Berend has gained experience in risk analysis, consulting, and research.
