The team behind NRG2fly

A multidisciplinary group of aviation, energy, and technology experts united by one mission: making electric aviation a reality across Europe.

Leadership

Jacco Bink
Jacco Bink

Consulting Director

With a background at KLM and Alliander, Jacco brings deep expertise in aviation and energy systems. As Consulting Director at NRG2fly, he leads the rollout of charging infrastructure at airports across the Netherlands and Europe.

KLM Alliander
Merlijn van Vliet
Merlijn van Vliet

Partnerships Director

Co-owner of Europe's first electric flight academy and board member of the Electric Flying Connection, Merlijn combines a background in brand strategy with a passion for electric aviation. He leads NRG2fly's European partnerships and ecosystem building.

✈️ Pilot
E-Flight Academy Electric Flying Connection

Consultants & Specialists

Tristan Oppeneer
Tristan Oppeneer

Charging Infra Consultant

Tristan is NRG2fly's specialist in charging infrastructure and standardisation for electric aviation. He is actively involved in international working groups exploring open protocols and interoperability standards for the airports of tomorrow.

✈️ Pilot
Giel Jan Koek
Giel Jan Koek

E-Aviation Consultant

Giel is an experienced aviation consultant focused on operational processes and the digital frameworks that support them. He holds a Commercial Pilot License and flies fully electric at Teuge Airport, bringing first-hand experience to his advisory work.

✈️ Pilot
Ed Meijer
Ed Meijer

Technical Consultant

Ed is a technical specialist with broad experience in IT infrastructure, project management and energy installations. At NRG2fly he translates complex technical challenges into practical, working solutions at airports.

Tessa Jongerius
Tessa Jongerius

Intern

Tessa supports the NRG2fly team from the inside, contributing to the sustainable transformation of aviation. As an emerging professional she brings fresh energy and ambition to our growing mission.

✈️ Pilot

Where it all started

Jurjen de Jong
Jurjen de Jong

EV-charging Entrepreneur

In 2011 Jurjen founded GreenFlux, one of the early pioneers in eMobility, growing it into a globally recognised platform with over 150 million charging sessions before its acquisition in 2021. Spotting the same opportunity in electric aviation, he co-founded NRG2fly in 2022 and chairs the Electric Flying Connection.

✈️ Pilot in training
GreenFlux Accenture
Maarten Steinbuch
Maarten Steinbuch

Scientist & E-mobility Expert

Maarten is Distinguished Professor at TU/e and Scientific Director of Eindhoven Engine. As a serial tech entrepreneur and keynote speaker he is a leading voice at the intersection of science, mobility and sustainability.

TU/e FD Eindhoven Engine
Jeroen Kroonen
Jeroen Kroonen

Sustainable Energy Expert

Jeroen is a pioneer in sustainable mobility with deep expertise in airport energy systems, from grid connections to storage and solar. As co-founder of NRG2fly he connects his regional roots in Brabant with NRG2fly's European ambitions.

Provincie Noord-Brabant Min. IenW

Want to join the team?

We're always looking for passionate people who believe in the future of electric aviation.