Douwe Jan Joustra

Douwe Jan Joustra is a leading expert in circular economy and sustainable development in the Netherlands. As the Managing Director of ICE-Amsterdam (Implement Circular Economy), he leads initiatives focused on implementing circular business models and sustainable innovations across various sectors. Joustra has held several key positions, including: Managing Director of Ecomimicry Institute NL Program Developer at NADO CE (Nederlandse Academie Duurzaam Onderwijs Circulaire Economie) Advisory Board Member at Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (Mumbai, India) Board Member at Dutch Circular Textiles Valley Former Head of Circular Transformation at C&A Foundation Former Senior Expert in Circular Design at CIRCO-NL He has been involved in developing circular economy strategies in various industries, including fashion, construction, and metal, as well as creating adaptive production chains in the province of Zeeland and the potato industry. Joustra is an international speaker on topics related to circular economy, societal change, and innovation, with engagements in Taiwan, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, San Francisco, Sofia, London, and Birmingham.