Gervaise Coebergh
A seasoned entrepreneur (born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in 1966) driven to contribute to the life of others in a positive way. Via The Blue Room her focus is on empowering creatives and, the other way around, in the transformative power of art.
She has a successful career in communications, pr and film production, being founding partner of several agencies based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She’s also founding partner of two nature campsites in The Netherlands. Places where people can experience the healing forces of nature. In 2023 she pivotted her life by making the decision to live half of her time in The Netherlands and the other half in India, also travelling a lot to the Middle East and other places on earth - thus connecting people, purposes and projects in the fields of art, nature, leisure and heritage. She recently acquired a heritage site in Varanasi, facing the banks of the Ganges, that will become a boutique hotel and hub for various art activities. The Blue Room is her business accelerator that helps creative people realising their goals in terms of profitability, connectivity and communications. Worldwide.
Gervaise studied History and Art History in Leiden, The Netherlands. Next to her work she serves in various boards, mainly in the fields of art, education and empowerment. For many years she was selected as one of the most successful business women in The Netherlands. Moreover, she was part of the Inspiring Fifty and winner of the Porsche Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Remco Barbier
As a seasoned leader and marketing professional with a passion for running Remco uses sports to bring out his best. Born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in 1979, his approach combines an open heart and a no-nonsense mentality with the social skills necessary for corporate success. His career at ING and NN Group spanned from 2004 to 2021, where he held key roles like Head of Marketing Sustainability and Global Head of Branding. He was instrumental in developing NN's global brand strategy and played a crucial role in the founding of the renowned NN Running Team, featuring Eliud Kipchoge as the figurehead.
He then became CEO of Golazo Nederland, a company with over 100 employees dedicated to making society healthier and happier. Here, he also oversaw major sporting events such as the Rotterdam and Eindhoven Marathons. Following this period, he now advises companies in developing and implementing corporate and marketing strategies. A frequent speaker at national and international marketing events, he is recognized as an influential figure in the world of sponsorship.
Remco resides in both the Netherlands and Spain, integrating the best of both cultures in his personal and professional life. His involvement with The Blue Room reflects his deepening interest in culture and arts, further contributing to his goal of enhancing health and happiness.
Kennrick Misiedjan
Our ‘safe haven’ in terms of legal and finance. Kennrick, born in Den Haag, The Netherlands, in 1971, completed his Master's degree in law in Leiden (1998). As a former Civil Law notary and lawyer - working a.o. for two of the Zuid As top 5 law firms - he perfectly knows the drill of details, speed and the importance of trust and sincerity. In 2015, after having been seriously ill for 2 years, Kennrick was forced to quit corporate discipline and proceed his career in a more ‘free style way’.
This very warm hearted person works and lives partly in the Netherlands, partly in Hong Kong (or other tropical places on earth), being the trusted advisor of some high-end international private and corporate clients – and us.
Cato Coebergh
A fresh face, offering new and creative perspectives. Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in 2005, but raised in both a city and country environment, Cato knows how to keep up with a fast-paced life whilst still seeing the power that a quiet place can hold. She’s constantly coming up with new ways to go about business, art, events and more, combining her creative spirit with her strategic and logical mind and no nonsense and hands on attitude.
She gained some working experience during the years, assisting at Mindvalley events and working as a bartender and waitress at several cool places. Also she does some model work every now and then. She joined the BIG ART and Object Rotterdam organisation team to gain more specific work experience in the creative field. Since 2023 she’s studying ‘Product Design’ at the HKU in Utrecht. Since she has a big place for art in her heart.
Free time is a scarcity for her. There’s so much she wants to do and to learn. How long does it take to create an immersive video installation? How do you still make an every day object unique? How do you make biomaterials? When she has some moments left, she likes to spend it with her friends. Around the pool table or watching a movie. But also me-time, without seeing anybody, is very important to her. Walking through her favourite city Amsterdam or strolling through a piece of nature, somewhere on earth. That’s when the best ideas pop-up!