Elke de Jong

About Elke de Jong

Elke de Jong is a moderator, facilitator, and presenter for business events, conferences, panel discussions, webinars, podcasts, and live broadcasts. Her style is professional, warm, and accessible, with sharp direction where necessary and always an eye for the atmosphere in the room. She feels at home in both substantive business settings and more informal gatherings, such as award shows and celebrations.

What sets her apart is the combination of content and stage presence. In addition to her work on stage, Elke has over fifteen years of experience in innovation, strategy, and organizational development. Through her work within two of the Netherlands’ largest facility and home care organizations, she has tackled issues surrounding innovation, technology, inclusivity, sustainability, and the future of work. This allows her to quickly grasp conversations about complex themes and adapt on the spot, translating that content into a form that remains clear, relevant, and engaging for a mixed audience.

Elke is primarily engaged on themes such as innovation, AI, robotics and technology, the future of work, leadership, sustainability, facility services, care, and organizational change. She moves easily between the boardroom and the workplace and knows how to connect different perspectives. Her strength lies precisely in this: she brings content, people, and energy together, without taking the stage herself – and ensures that a program not only runs smoothly but also leaves a lasting impression.

Elke prepares thoroughly, immerses herself in the organization, the theme, and the speakers in advance, ensuring a program in which everyone feels comfortable: speakers, audience, and organization alike. She maintains the line, keeps the pace and energy in the conversation, and creates space for genuine interaction, spontaneity, and depth. She effortlessly switches between sharpness and lightness, exactly where needed.

Healthcare is also a relevant and recognizable field for her. Due to her experience, she knows the dynamics and issues at play from close range: questions surrounding labor market tightness, workload, manageability, people-oriented services, and practical change. This background makes her a strong conversation partner for gatherings where care, work, and innovation come together.