We@Orbis
Vision
We at Orbis are a force for positive change in which transformational leaders create a ripple effect to push the human race forward.
Mission
Orbis exists to help leaders realise their potential, transforming their business and leave a legacy to the world.
We do this by providing leaders the guidance, learning tools and inspirations they need to achieve big outcomes.
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Our Students
The students of Orbis Business School are entrepreneurs and corporate managers aspiring for a greater purpose by creating a bigger impact and inspiring others on their journey.
They frequently ask themselves:
Beyond achieving business objectives, what is the broader impact I want to make as leader?
How do I inspire the people around me?
What legacy do I want to leave behind?
Student Demographics
Work Experience
3 to 15 years
Nationalities
18
Age range
30 - 45
Accreditation
Quality Assured
All our courses and programmes are certified by CPD in the United Kingdom, assuring the highest quality according to the latest standards in professional education.
The Association of Leadership Educators (ALE) sets the standard for Leadership Education. ALE is a leading resource for the exchange and development of quality ideas and practice that impacts the field of Leadership Education worldwide.
CPD Certification United Kingdom
Accreditation
Quality Assured
All our courses and programmes are certified by CPD in the United Kingdom, assuring the highest quality according to the latest standards in professional education.
The Association of Leadership Educators (ALE) sets the standard for Leadership Education. ALE is a leading resource for the exchange and development of quality ideas and practice that impacts the field of Leadership Education worldwide.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Partnership with Time2Tack
Corporate Social Responsibility
Partnership Time2Tack
We support a sustainability project with direct impact. Time2Tack’s mission is to clean up the oceans. They also use sailing as a platform for teambuilding and (future) leadership development.
Meet our Mentors
All our mentors have extensive experience in training, coaching and consulting.
Click on the images to see the full description for each mentor
Dennis Akkerman MBA - Founder
Dennis left the corporate world in 2016 after nearly two decades in international management roles. The first business he started failed while he went through a series of other life events at the same time: “My whole life fell apart and looking back it was the best opportunity I had to reinvent myself. These events gave me new insights and focus on what is truly important!
Dennis founded Orbis Business School to be a force for positive change, which is greatly needed in today’s turbulent world.
Dennis is a Certified Visionary Leader coach, Certified Leadership Coach and Accredited Trainer.
Dennis Akkerman
Patrine Yap
Patrine is a people person who has a passion for unleashing people’s potential through innovation and transformation. She has years of experience in building innovation capability and driving transformation projects in organisations.
She loves to discover new things and continuously improve things. This is why you will always find her in an iterative mode. Patrine is a certified trainer and facilitator in design thinking, change management, and HR transformation.
Patrine’s areas of expertise are Change Management, Digital Leadership and HR Leadership.
Patrine Yap
Carsten Ley
Carsten has more than 20 years experience in implementing PMOs / projects, leading change and enabling customer experience in cooperations and start-ups across Europe, Latin America and Asia.
He is a certified project manager and customer experience consultant and is running a business consulting firm facilitate the transformation into focus, aligned & result-oriented organisation with focus on customer and employee experience.
Carsten coaches start-up founders on purpose, alignment and organisational development.
Carsten’s areas of expertise are Strategic Leadership, Change Management and Digital Leadership.
Carsten Ley
Colin Scotland
Colin is the Marketing Director of Orbis Business School. He has lectured in Marketing Communications for the CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) in the United Kingdom and built multiple online businesses over his career. Colin coaches mission-driven entrepreneurs and leaders looking to increase their impact.
Colin’s areas of expertise are Marketing Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing and Communications.
Colin Scotland
Wing Hoe Lim
Wing Hoe has more than 20 years experience in both commercial and non-profit sectors and also had his own business for several years.
Wing Hoe is specialised in sustainable business topics based on UN’s Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) and continues to pursue deeper understanding in this area.
His goal is to share and help anyone to be aware, to be prepared and to take actions in their scope of influence to embrace sustainable business practices.
Wing Hoe Lim
Frank Rood
After a successful career as product developer, manager and VP of R&D in the High Tech Industry, Frank started his own business and changed his focus to supporting others in their personal (leadership) development. Besides his work as a coach, he also guides teams during complex transformation. Frank’s mission is to bring inner peace and outer ease.
Frank’s areas of expertise are Programme
Management, Human Resource Development and time- and stress management.
Frank Rood
Maarten van Rijn
Maarten started his career as an IT consultant in large multi-national organisations. Through his work with global stakeholders he found his passion for training and coaching.
Maarten works with entrepreneurs and corporate professionals from all over the world, helping them to connect with their core so that they can experience freedom, have a meaningful impact and above all be happier.
Marten’s areas of expertise are Strategic Leadership, Sustainable Leadership and HR Leadership.
Maarten Van Rijn
Vacancy
We are always looking for experienced trainers, coaches and mentors. Drop us an e-mail at apply@orbis.mba if you’re interested to become a member of the Orbis tribe.
Vacancy
Meet our Mentors
Click on the images to see the full description for each mentor
Dennis Akkerman MBA - Founder
Dennis left the corporate world in 2016 after nearly two decades in international management roles. The first business he started failed while he went through a series of other life events at the same time: “My whole life fell apart and looking back it was the best opportunity I had to reinvent myself. These events gave me new insights and focus on what is truly important!
Dennis founded Orbis Business School to be a force for positive change, which is greatly needed in today’s turbulent world.
Dennis is a Certified Visionary Leader coach, Certified Leadership Coach and Accredited Trainer.
Dennis Akkerman
Patrine Yap
Patrine is a people person who has a passion for unleashing people’s potential through innovation and transformation. She has years of experience in building innovation capability and driving transformation projects in organisations.
She loves to discover new things and continuously improve things. This is why you will always find her in an iterative mode. Patrine is a certified trainer and facilitator in design thinking, change management, and HR transformation.
Patrine’s areas of expertise are Change Management, Digital Leadership and HR Leadership.
Patrine Yap
Maarten van Rijn
Carsten Ley
Carsten has more than 20 years experience in implementing PMOs / projects, leading change and enabling customer experience in cooperations and start-ups across Europe, Latin America and Asia.
He is a certified project manager and customer experience consultant and is running a business consulting firm facilitate the transformation into focus, aligned & result-oriented organisation with focus on customer and employee experience.
Carsten coaches start-up founders on purpose, alignment and organisational development.
Carsten’s areas of expertise are Strategic Leadership, Change Management and Digital Leadership.
Carsten Ley
Colin Scotland
Colin is the Marketing Director of Orbis Business School. He has lectured in Marketing Communications for the CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) in the United Kingdom and built multiple online businesses over his career. Colin coaches mission-driven entrepreneurs and leaders looking to increase their impact.
Colin’s areas of expertise are Marketing Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing and Communications.
Colin Scotland
Wing Hoe Lim
Wing Hoe has more than 20 years experience in both commercial and non-profit sectors and also had his own business for several years.
Wing Hoe is specialised in sustainable business topics based on UN’s Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) and continues to pursue deeper understanding in this area.
His goal is to share and help anyone to be aware, to be prepared and to take actions in their scope of influence to embrace sustainable business practices.
Wing Hoe Lim
Frank Rood
After a successful career as product developer, manager and VP of R&D in the High Tech Industry, Frank started his own business and changed his focus to supporting others in their personal (leadership) development. Besides his work as a coach, he also guides teams during complex transformation. Frank’s mission is to bring inner peace and outer ease.
Frank’s areas of expertise are Programme
Management, Human Resource Development and time- and stress management.
Frank Rood
Vacancy
We are always looking for experienced trainers, coaches and mentors. Drop us and e-mail at apply@orbis.mba if you’re interested to become a member of the Orbis tribe.