Out of Office team

We are all people who have a passion for business, people, connections, and nature. Perhaps that's why we do our Out of Office work with a smile.

To work for Out of Office, you must have a significant professional track record and be able to work with cases from the business world. That’s the formal part.

Informally, we are all able to make people feel safe and happy, enjoy being in nature, and are eager to grow team spirit outdoors.

Read our profiles and let’s get Out of Office together.

Who gets you Out of Office

  • Rutger de Rijk

    Founder of Out of Office. Always on the hunt to spot opportunities and connect people and places. With Out of Office, all the things that make me happy come together. Favorite Out of Office spot: the dunes of Vlieland or the coast of Portugal. My favorite and secret swim spot in Amsterdam I only share with clients!

  • Annelies Slijpen

    Annelies Slijpen

    Meet our vitamin D shot, Annelies! Annelies works as the head team trainer for Out of Office and specializes in active sessions to help you learn about yourselves, others, and the dynamics within your team. Her favorite Out of Office spot: last year, she hiked the Pacific Coast Trail (4000KM from Canada to Mexico).

  • Evert Jan Top

    Evert Jan Top

    Trainer at Out of Office. With over 20 years of experience facilitating teams and individuals, he specializes in communication, conflict-solving, power dynamics, and feedback. His style is direct, approachable, and always with humor. His favorite out-of-office spot: the Alps, where he enjoys winter sports with his sons.

  • Julian Philbert

    Julian Philbert

    Meet the bird of the company! He flies through and over the offsites to capture the most beautiful moments of nature and teams with his drone and camera. Always up for adventure, a good old pun, or a conversation about life. His favorite out-of-office spot: the lake of Oosterplas, where he takes a dive whenever he can!

Why involve OoO:

✓ Going in to nature, learning by doing and in depth
✓ Track record in designing valuable programs
✓ Curating the most caring trainers, guides, chefs, and locations out there
✓ Trusted partnerships that benefit your invoice
✓ Saves you plenty of time by handling logistics such as travel, food, and accommodation
✓ Support in tax advice to navigate the WKR regulation