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Timothy Kong

@timothykong

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I build international partnerships, education programs, and market-entry strategies across Europe, Suriname, and Asia.

Belgium

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build international partnerships, entrepreneurship ecosystems, education initiatives, and market-entry strategies that create practical opportunities across cultures and sectors.

I'm Executive Director of the Suriname-EU Business Council, where I design international education and internship programs, develop entrepreneurship initiatives, and facilitate dialogue among policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders.

At Werkstraat.com, I founded and scaled Suriname's largest online job platform from inception to market leader. I led market-entry, commercial, brand, media, operations, partnerships, and stakeholder relations with governments, ministries, and C-level executives.

I've also built StageinAzie.nl, De Billy Shop, and Visit Rhodes, combining international market entry, growth marketing, tourism, e-commerce, and ecosystem development. As a lecturer at Howest University of Applied Sciences, I help students apply strategic thinking to real-world business and societal challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Executive Director

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Suriname-EU Business Council

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Designed and coordinated international education and internship programs, developed entrepreneurship programs for Surinamese students, and facilitated high-level dialogue between policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders.

Program Development Stakeholder Management entrepreneurship Education

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Howest University of Applied Sciences

Certificate, Technology Entrepreneurship

2020 - 2021

Official certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship.

InHolland University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Business Administration, Tourism & Recreation Management

2009 - 2015

Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism & Recreation Management, including an internship at Roystar Travel & Tours in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and a graduation thesis at Stayokay, the largest hostel chain in the Netherlands.