Meet... Elise!
A woman with a lot of knowledge, two right hands and a heart for people, organisations and animals - that's Elise in a nutshell. Born in Groningen, raised in Brabant and now living in Luttelgeest, Elise brings a rich mix of experience, drive and versatility to NIFA. She is happy to introduce herself!
A woman with a lot of knowledge, two right hands and a heart for people, organisations and animals - that's Elise in a nutshell. Born in Groningen, raised in Brabant and now living in Luttelgeest, Elise brings a rich mix of experience, drive and versatility to NIFA. She is happy to introduce herself!
'While studying Business Administration at Hogeschool Dronten, I entered the world of finance through my mother's accounting firm. A logical step, because this is where an interest in numbers came into its own. After my studies, I took up the challenge at ABN AMRO as a business customer advisor, an enquirer for entrepreneurs.'
'Considering whole days on the phone didn't quite offer the right challenge, I became an account manager at an agricultural employment agency. I enjoyed doing this until the closure of the branch and, after the closure, returned to the company where I worked in automotive materials during my side job. Here, I worked for the head office as a Quality Assurance officer and provided support here to keep the stocks in the branches in order. Even outside employment, I remained active as a self-employed person: this is how I built up my own administration office, supporting (international) entrepreneurs with their tax issues.'
'After 15 years of running a successful business of my own, I was looking forward to a new challenge. I found it at NIFA, where I have now been working as Assistant Controller since May 2025. Among other things, I take care of financial reports, process invoices and the like. I also work on our emergency plan, bio-security and staff handbook. Soon I will also become head of FAFS. The variety, the room to take initiative and the trust I get make me feel right at home.'
Elise is also tirelessly active outside working hours. She rides motorbikes with friends and is an instructor of natural horsemanship. In addition, she enjoys her own two horses at home and has refurbished her own vintage tractor. Tinkering is almost second nature to her.
