Mirik Castro
ScalingUp Company B.V
Amsterdam, Holland
Netherlands
-
Coaching Region(s)
Europe
Middle East -
Industries of Expertise
Biotech/R&D/Science/Chem.
Building/Construction
Coaching/Business Consulting
Computer/IT/Software Development
Creative/Design
Customer Support
Editorial/Writing
Education/Training
Engineering
Food Services/Hospitality
Human Resources/Training/Dev.
Installation/Maintenance
Logistics/Transportation
Mfg./Production/Ops.
Marketing
Medical/Health
Retail
Other
About
Work Experience
2017 - Present ScaleUp Company BV - ScaleUp Pro / Owner
2012 - Present SimGas East Africa (Tanzania) Ltd. – CEO
2009 - Present SimGas (Holding) BV – Founder / CEO
Awards
• 2018: Winner of the Climate & Clean Air Coalition prize (prestigious UN prize on Climate)
• 2018: Winner of the ISHOW prize (ASME: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
• 2018: Winner best biogas technology by Kenya Livestock and Agricultural Research Org
• 2016: Winner IDEO.org Amplify Challenge award
• 2015: Winner Lettinga award
• 2014: Finalist Ashden awards
• 2013: Finalist Siemens Empowering People award
• 2012: Finalist Herman Wijffels Innovation Award
• 2009: Finalist Postcode Green Challenge Award
2009 - 2012 John’s Phone (Phone From The Supermarket BV) – CEO / Owner
2006 – 2007 KMA Logistics & Textiles BV (founded 1868) – Owner Director
2005 - 2012 Holland Turnaround BV – Owner Director
2003 - 2005 Stork NV – Stork Materials Technology BV – Business Development Manager
2000 - 2002 The Boston Consulting Group – Consultant
1993 – 1999 Delft Municipality – STIP – Counsellor in the City Counsel of Delft
Education
1993 - 1999 MSc. System Engineering Process Analysis and Management, Delft UT
Professional Highlights
To provide thousands of families in Tanzania and Kenya with a renewable source of cooking fuel with mij company simgas.
Personal Highlights
Having had the privilege for six great years to live and work in Tanzania and travel the country with my family.
-
Coaching Region(s)
Europe
Middle East -
Industries of Expertise
Biotech/R&D/Science/Chem.
Building/Construction
Coaching/Business Consulting
Computer/IT/Software Development
Creative/Design
Customer Support
Editorial/Writing
Education/Training
Engineering
Food Services/Hospitality
Human Resources/Training/Dev.
Installation/Maintenance
Logistics/Transportation
Mfg./Production/Ops.
Marketing
Medical/Health
Retail
Other