About BBNL
With over 30 years’ experience in organizing trade development services, business network activities, trade missions, business coaching and matchmaking, the BBNL team accumulated an invaluable amount knowledge and a vast international network.
BBNL prides itself to be quality focused. All our team will walk the extra mile to ensure our clients’ expectations are met or even better, exceeded.
Over the years this has resulted in an above average project valuation by our clients. And many recurring customers.
We see ourselves as facilitators, we create an atmosphere of trust and reliability so you can fully focus on expending your network and expanding your business.
This is achieved by being meticulous in our preparation, while flexible in our execution.
As connectors we feel responsible to eliminate obstacles from the main goal; doing business. We want our clients and their guests to feel welcome and connected.
The satisfaction of our clients helped us to create a network that is eager to pay it forward. Many old clients are open to meeting requests, open their doors for site visits or any other form of support. They help us to recreate their own positive experience.
Our team
With over 30 years of dedication and service to our international clients.
Meet our Management Team
Sandra Brandenburg
Sandra attained her Master's Degree International Relations after studying at the University of Amsterdam
After a corporate career she founded Handelsroute.nl in 2000 aiming to support entrepreneurs in realizing their international growth ambitions.
She co-founded the international renowned music licensing company Tribe of Noise in 2008 and mediatech company New Media Squad, currently she holds non-executive advisory positions in both these companies.
Sandra is recognized by the Dutch Government as consultant Starters International Business. She is an accomplished author of business publications and content and has written half dozen management strategy publications.
As Chairperson of the Netherlands Canada Chamber of Commerce Sandra was consulted by the international trade commissions of the Parliament and the Senate of the Netherlands on CETA, the trade agreement between EU and Canada.
Jessie Brockhoff
Jessie graduated from the VU University with a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, researching barriers for fast growing enterprises in the MENA region. The research was conducted in close collaboration with Allworld Network, founded by Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter.
She joined Handelsroute.nl as partner in 2013; supporting entrepreneurs in realizing their international growth ambitions.
Jessie has almost 15 years of experience in international trade and is recognized by the Dutch Government as consultant Starters International Business.
She is a board member Jong Management- VNO NCW, the employers’ organization for entrepreneurs and managers under 40.