Maartje van Krieken is a distinguished expert in project, change, and crisis management, with over 20 years of global experience in the oil and gas industry and disaster management. As a transformative leader, she has saved organizations billions through her innovative approaches. Now an executive consultant, Maartje aids leaders in navigating chaos and thriving in turmoil. Her background includes a Master's in Industrial Design Engineering and certifications in Coaching, HR and Strategic Risk Management. 

Maartje brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and practical wisdom to her audience. Her keynote talks are not just narratives of her professional journey; they are rich with lessons on adaptability, resilience, and innovation. Her engaging storytelling and actionable strategies provide her audience and clients with tools to navigate their own chaos. Her teachings are an invitation to embrace the unpredictable, find clarity in confusion, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth and success. Maartje also does ‘live on air’ business emergency triage in her podcast and on stages. Last but not least Maartje also talks about women empowerment & female talent retention in male dominated industries.

Maartje is host of “The Business Emergency Room" Podcast, a Producer with SPEAK Events, holds several non-profit and for profit board positions, owns a Shrunk3D Franchise in New Orleans and is actively involved with the Innovation Institute at Tulane University and the Women's Leadership Academy at Loyola University