About

Jurrien Zandbergen

Founder & Partner — 30 years of senior executive experience in business development across nutrition, specialty ingredients and aquaculture.

Jurrien Zandbergen, Founder & Partner of Oceanwood Advisory
Jurrien ZandbergenFounder & Partner, Oceanwood Advisory

My story

A career spent building businesses across borders

Over three decades in senior executive roles, I've led business development in some of the most demanding international markets — nutrition, specialty ingredients and aquaculture. I've opened new geographies, negotiated landmark partnerships, and built the commercial teams that carried growth forward.

For almost the last decade I have lived and worked out of Asia, building on a career rooted in Europe. That gives me a genuine foothold in both worlds — the networks, cultural fluency and market understanding to help companies bridge European and Asian business with confidence.

I founded Oceanwood to put that experience to work for the companies that need it most: start-ups finding their footing, scale-ups professionalising their growth, and mid-sized businesses reaching for the next level. You get a partner who has been in the room — on both sides of the table.

What I believe

How I work with the companies I serve

Value over hours

I'm not here to bill time — I'm here to create measurable value and deliver performance. Engagements are built around outcomes that matter to you.

Hands-on, not hand-off

Strategy is worthless without execution. I stay in the work — opening doors, joining the calls, and helping your team deliver.

Honest counsel

You get straight, experienced advice. If I'm not the right person to help, I'll tell you — and point you toward who is.

Areas of expertise

Where 30 years of experience pays off

A track record built across the full commercial journey — from first market entry to mature international partnerships.

  • Business development in nutrition, specialty ingredients and aquaculture.
  • Strategic partnerships & alliances — structuring deals that last.
  • International market entry and cross-border growth.
  • Commercial team building and leadership mentoring.
  • Growth strategy & execution for early- and mid-stage companies.

Bring corporate experience to your next chapter

Let's explore what a wealth of senior, international experience could do for your business.

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