Chris van Voorden studied Business Administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam and McGill University Montréal. He began his career in marketing and management roles at various multinational companies, gaining extensive experience in international business environments.

In recent years, Chris has focused on regional economic development, specializing in foreign investments and international trade. As Area Director and Director of Foreign Investment & Trade at InnovationQuarter, he has played a pivotal role in attracting and supporting international businesses in Zuid-Holland.

Chris also serves as Special Envoy Spain for the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency and is actively involved with Digitalzh, a European Digital Innovation Hub. Through these roles, he fosters innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable growth for companies in the region.