Matthijs Bierman

Matthijs Bierman is an MfN-registered mediator specializing in business mediation and is also a certified inheritance mediator. He thrives in complex issues where financial, legal, and interpersonal aspects intertwine.

Matthijs studied Business Administration and Law in Groningen. He worked for 24 years in various countries for Triodos Bank, 17 of which were as the general director of Triodos Bank Netherlands. He completed his training as a (legal) mediator at the ADR Institute in Amsterdam and is also a lecturer at this institute. Additionally, he is an experienced executive and supervisor at various organizations.

Matthijs has extensive (international) experience with businesses, governments, non-profit organizations, estates, and agricultural enterprises. With calmness, analytical skills, and humor, he guides discussions, gets to the core of issues, and assists parties in finding sometimes creative solutions. Matthijs is also available as a binding advisor and as an independent chairperson for complex multi-party processes.

Furthermore, Matthijs is specialized as a (pre-)inheritance mediator in (preventing) conflicts within the family sphere, particularly concerning family businesses, family wealth, estates, art collections, or (upcoming) inheritances. With empathy, he creates a safe environment where both the business and emotional aspects of family relationships can be openly discussed.