Bas V. has a background in project buying and sales, with experience at companies such as Damen Yachting and Hollandia B.V. Bas also served as a Teammanager Commercie at MCB Direct B.V. Their educational background includes a NEVI 1 certification from Nevi, a Propedeuse in Commerciële Economie from Avans University of Applied Sciences, and a degree in Werktuigbouwkunde from ROC Markiezaat College.