Meet the team
Meet our soapies
Barend den Heijer
Chief Soap OfficerBarend den Heijer
People around me regularly send me photos of Marcel's Green Soap products. They usually say things like, "This is truly delicious," or "What a fantastic product." It's so great that such a small team can make so many people happy with our Feel Good products. Every day, we're all working hard from our Haarlem office to shake up industries that have been around for so long. Just think of the success of refills, for example. We're well on our way, yet we're still just getting started!
Ying Ma
Purchasing ManagerYing Ma
As Junior Operations Manager at The Green Soap Company, I'm responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all logistics. Outside of work, I love being in the kitchen, where I enjoy cooking as a creative outlet. I find the radish and bergamot dish soap to be delightful and a pleasure to use after a good cooking session. I also cherish my plants as a form of relaxation. My role at this sustainable company perfectly combines my love of pleasant aromas, cooking, and greenery.
Eefje Maquiné
Head of ProductEefje Maquiné
"Since the beginning of Marcel's Green Soap, I have been working on coming up with new, sustainable products and improving the current product range. One of my greatest passions is also one of the greatest passions of Marcel's Green Soap: scents! Scents, ingredients and sustainable packaging play an important role for us, so as a product developer it is never boring. Because innovation is our strength, I am in daily contact with suppliers and manufacturers to jointly create the most beautiful sustainable products. In my spare time I I can often be found in nature with my child, and I collect old perfumes!"
Emma Nicol
Finance ManagerEmma Nicol
"As a business controller you have the luxury of choosing the industry in which you work. Numbers will always be numbers, unless you find a super cool organization with a great story behind those numbers. And that is exactly why I worked for the Green Soap Company I love all our products, not only because they contribute to a better world, but also because they are wonderful to use. Outside of work, I am a dedicated mother of three, so let's just say my laundry baskets are never empty and my house can always use a cleaning - I absolutely don't mind with our delicious products!"
Maurits van der Steenhoven
Key Account ManagerMaurits van der Steenhoven
If I'm enthusiastic about something, everyone will hear about it! When I talk about Marcel's Green Soap with friends, it usually rings a bell, but not with everyone. Luckily, it's my job to make sure everyone knows about us and uses our fantastic products. I love cooking, eating, and drinking with friends. You can also find me on the tennis court, in a sailboat, or on a hike. I'd love to climb Mount Everest someday; no mountain is high enough!
Julia Alkemade
Senior Brand ManagerJulia Alkemade
At Marcel's Green Soap, we make the world a little cleaner. Cleaning gives me peace of mind—because a tidy house means a tidy mind. And how wonderful it is when it smells good afterward, too. At Marcel's Green Soap, I make sure we're visible everywhere, on TV and in the streets. You can hardly miss us! I'm also involved in product launches and collaborations with other brands, events, and charities to introduce Marcel's Green Soap to even more people.
Manon van Vliet
Head of ContentManon van Vliet
Why do I happily hop on my bike in the morning? Working for Marcel's Green Soap means working for a brand that not only makes the company better, but also the world. Every day, we work with a small team on a big mission: making the entire laundry and cleaning products market sustainable. And when I get home? Then I play a game with my kids, take a gym class, or try a recipe from Ottolenghi's latest cookbook.
Rick Brinkmann
Sales DirectorRick Brinkmann
The great thing about working at Marcel's Green Soap is that every day is different! We're still small and have to help each other out where we can. Besides that, the market is constantly evolving, and sustainability is a hot topic. Outside of work, you can often find me on the tennis or paddle court, on the soccer field with my son, or on my racing bike (even to the office!). And a nice family vacation is always a welcome respite, of course.
Astrid van Galen
Finance & LogisticsAstrid van Galen
"I have enjoyed working at Green Soap Company for a number of years now. From a small startup to a fully-fledged company. Every year I get new colleagues. That's so much fun! We are all working to introduce more and more people to our fantastic products, wonderful scents and good for our planet. Satisfied, I get back on my bike at the end of the day and head home. With a glass of wine and music on, I then stand in the kitchen to prepare dinner."
Adrienne te Beest
Sustainability & Innovation ManagerAdrienne te Beest
"Why I came to work at Marcel's Green Soap is because I like working in a small and personal team. Making a big impact with a small (and friendly) team. Despite Because I really enjoy work, I also enjoy going home at the end of the day. I love food and I really enjoy preparing an evening meal after work with some music and a drink. for myself, my boyfriend and any friends or family joining us that evening."
Mick Das
Online MarketerMick Das
As an Online Marketer, I work in a team where sustainability, creativity, and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. It's precisely that variety, combined with a clear mission, that makes working at Marcel's Green Soap so enjoyable. Where ideas quickly come to life and everyone contributes in their own way to something bigger. That's how I ensure you can always order your favorite soaps through our webshop! After work, I love venturing out: from a gym class to catching up with friends or family over a generous snack platter.
Anne van Dijk
Junior Key Account ManagerAnne van Dijk
"No day is the same, we work in a small & driven team and want to take advantage of all opportunities! In addition, it also contributes to preserving our planet, something we all attach great importance to. In my role as Junior As an account manager, I have a diverse client portfolio from online to retail, so there is no shortage of diversity in my work! In addition to my work, I can often be found on the hockey field or on the sidelines in a committee, and I am always up for a game."
