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Sjoukje Kleefstra - RAI Amsterdam

Sjoukje Kleefstra

Business Development, RAI Amsterdam

Sjoukje is an experienced Business Development Manager at RAI Amsterdam, where she builds long-term partnerships with leading international organizers and helps shape some of the world’s most inspiring events. With a strong focus on strategy, relationship‑building, and creating value for clients, she works closely with global event teams to turn their ambitions into successful editions in Amsterdam.

Over the years, Sjoukje has become a trusted point of contact for organizers navigating growth, new markets, and complex decision-making. She combines a sharp commercial mindset with a warm, collaborative approach, ensuring clients feel both supported and understood throughout the entire process.

Outside of work, Sjoukje finds her energy in travelling, motorcycling, and working out,  always coming back refreshed and inspired.

Testimonials

  • A huge thank you for the awards on Friday! It's one of the best awards I've been to in a while! The choice of entertainment was excellent, Dara O Briain was hilarious and it was just generally a brilliantly organised, fun day. Thank you to the whole team for your hard work. You're all fabulous.
    Julia Danmeri
    CEO & Founder, TranslateAble
  • I wanted to congratulate you both, and the wider AEO team, on such a fantastic awards ceremony last week. I have not attended the AEO Awards for several years, and perhaps I forgot just how much of a special day it is… it was incredibly well organised, and it was such a wonderful occasion.
    Ashley Roberts
    Managing Director, CONNECT
  • What a fantastic AEO Awards last Friday; such a buzz and a brilliant afternoon all round. Thank you all for putting on such a fabulous event. What Else Events will be back next year with an even stronger case. For now, being a Finalist is a major achievement in such a competitive category.
    Tim Else
    Founder & Managing Director, What Else Events

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