Eddy Tempelaars

What do you do at 1nergiek?

I am Senior Account Manager & Relationship Manager at 1nergiek, but with a wink I sometimes say: on my business card it says account manager, in my work I am mainly a connector.

How did you end up in this profession?

I started 44 years ago at my father's window cleaning company in Amsterdam. There I learned the trade and experienced how important contact with people is. I still carry that foundation with me every day in my work at 1nergiek.

What gives you energy in your work?

From making connections and thinking along about solutions. I first want to understand what is going on within an organization and what its needs are. From that conversation, I look at where we can play a role. Coming to a solution together that truly fits—that gives me energy.

What is a situation at work that has stayed with you, and why that one in particular?

In the 5 years, I have experienced so many great moments that it is hard to pick just one. What stays with me most are the moments when you achieve something together and notice trust growing. That is what makes this work special for me. And the nice thing is: I look back with pleasure, but I am also curious about all the beautiful moments that are yet to come.