Joost Blankenspoor is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in external and corporate communications. Currently serving as an External Communications Specialist at Triodos Bank since November 2024, Joost has previously held significant roles such as Corporate Communicatieadviseur at Topsector Energie and Senior Communicatieadviseur/Contentmanager at Autoriteit Financiële Markten from May 2018 to April 2024, focusing on connectivity and strategic communication. Joost's tenure at PwC included positions ranging from Manager Global Communications to Social Media Specialist, where responsibilities encompassed stakeholder management and communication strategy development. Furthermore, Joost contributed to online content and social media initiatives at various organizations, starting from roles at JobTrack.nl to editorial positions with Reed Business and The Big Issue Namibia. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Amsterdam and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht.