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What a year it’s been! As 2024 wraps up, we’re thrilled to reflect on the milestones that defined this year at SparkOptimus. From impactful projects to global recognition, the success we’ve achieved is a direct result of our team’s hard work, expertise, and commitment, along with the trust and collaboration of our clients. Here are some of the highlights we’re most proud of:

In this article, we explore how AI can enhance every stage of your CSRD journey—from streamlining DMA assurance and automating ESG data collection to consolidating everything into a cohesive report. Plus, we show you how to turn your compliance efforts into a powerful competitive advantage.

On November 12, the second edition of our Women’s Leadership Circle for Financial Services brought together an incredible group of leading women, and we had the honour of welcoming H.M. The Queen of the Netherlands in her role as United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA).

SparkOptimus has been recognized as a leading force in the digital business landscape once again, securing its seventh No.1 position in the prestigious Dutch Emerce100 ranking.

Building a better future isn't just about lofty goals; it requires concrete action. That's why SparkOptimus has always engaged in pro-bono work and social projects, leveraging our core values and expertise to create positive change in the communities we serve. In this article we discuss just some of the examples of how we've been putting our principles into practice.

We're excited to announce that SparkOptimus has officially become a B Corp, joining a growing group of over 8,000 companies worldwide reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit! For us, achieving the B Corp certification is a great recognition of our long-standing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility and using business as a force for good - something that's been at the core of our ethos since day one.

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women worldwide. This year's theme, "Inspire Inclusion," calls for fostering diverse perspectives and creating environments where all women are valued and respected.

‘Tis the season to not only be jolly but to also stay ahead of the curve. To keep you up-to-date with the latest developments in the fields of Sustainability, Data & AI and Digital Transformation, we've made a list (and checked it twice) of our top essential reading to dive into in the festive period.

Our exclusive CEO stories series is now available on your favorite podcast platform! Get inspired by CEOs, industry leaders, and innovators during your commute, workout, or while travelling. In these conversations, our Founding Partner, Alexandra Jankovich, delves into their insights, challenges, and achievements.

In January, Hidde Van Manen, Rutger Planken, Willem Schüngel and Anke Le Guével sat down to broadcast our first ever live interactive panel conversation, coined "Tales from the Trenches".

2023 has got to a fantastic start here at SparkOptimus, and not least because 9 new Sparkies are joining our Amsterdam office across several departments! A very warm welcome to all of you – we’re excited to have you on board!

Angie is a digital leader at a large multinational. Every two or three months she meets for coffee with a group of peers in different industries to catch up and share change stories.

Press release: Disruption in Action by Alexandra Jankovich, Tom Voskes and Adrian Hornsby.

What a fantastic way to finish Q3 of 2022: 7 new Sparkies have been added to the team in September. It’s great to have you all on board!

At SparkOptimus, we work towards ensuring a neutral or positive sustainability impact in both our client work and internal operations.

When you think about digital disruption, beer or brewing is not an industry that first comes to mind. However, for an industry as old as brewing, the beer world’s ability to keep up with the times is almost second-to-none. An increasing number of breweries from around the world are beginning to realize that they could learn a thing or two from digital disruptors.

AS WE PASS THE HALFWAY MARK OF 2022, WE’RE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE PROMOTION OF TWO ASSOCIATE PARTNERS TO PARTNERS AS WELL AS THE FORMATION OF A NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM!

We’re proud to announce that SparkOptimus has been named the number 1 digital consultancy in Emerce 100 for the fifth time! Ranking first again, after doing so in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020 is a great honor.

The aim of RefugeeHelp.nl is to help refugees who arrive in the Netherlands by offering them one clear and central online platform where they can go for all relevant issues and needs such as shelter, food, medical care, legal help, work, education etc. This platform will also serve to give individuals, companies and institutions who want to contribute a place to do so.

What a fantastic way to start into 2022. 9 new Sparkies have been added to the team recently. Great to have you all on board!

What do the founder of e-mobility startup Felyx, the strategy and operations lead at Spotify, and the chief strategy officer at Infinitas Learning have in common?