About Derek & the Ampact Network

Ampact is Derek Hardwick's independent advisory practice. When an engagement calls for additional expertise, Derek works with trusted independent specialists from the Ampact Network.
Derek Hardwick

Derek Hardwick

Technology & product strategy

Data, standards & digital ecosystems

Sustainable value chains

Responsible innovation & delivery

Derek Hardwick is a product and technology leader who helps mission-driven organisations make deliberate decisions about digital products, data, and partnerships.

Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Derek began his career helping technology startups scale their operations. Since moving to the Netherlands in 2008, he has focused on initiatives with a social or sustainable purpose, especially where technology is central to how that purpose is delivered.

His work brings together product strategy, delivery experience, and a practical understanding of multi-stakeholder systems. Derek currently works in product leadership at GS1 and undertakes selected independent advisory engagements through Ampact. Views expressed through Ampact are his own.

The Ampact Network

Selected collaborators are independent specialists Derek has worked with on previous engagements. They are brought together when a challenge benefits from complementary experience, rather than as a standing delivery team.

Kim van der Leeuw

Impact Business Development

Impact Finance

Product Development & Ownership

Sustainable Value Chains 

With over 10 years’ experience as a business developer and consultant in renewable energy, carbon markets, forestry, impact finance, and social entrepreneurship, he has worked on projects in more than 20 countries. His track record includes making the 2010 World Cup in South Africa climate neutral through LED lighting, developing programs for clean cookstoves in Africa, advising the municipality of Amsterdam on its transition to electric and hydrogen transport, and managing a large safari company’s positive-impact activities.

Aike Müller

Business Architecture

IT Strategy

Product Ownership

Risk Management

Aike is a highly effective and experienced professional with a passion for impact, innovation, and helping organizations reach their full potential. He is an experienced strategic advisor, product owner, business architect, and a serial entrepreneur. He has previously developed business models and general strategy for IT ventures in sustainable agri-food value chains.

Nicolas Honing, PhD

IT Strategy & Implementation

Data Visualization & Dashboarding

Machine Learning

Software Development Best Practices

Nicolas is an engineer and data scientist who has spent his career in almost equal parts in academia and commercial web development. He has extensive experience with leveraging machine learning (AI) and large data sets for projects with a positive impact, ranging from creating smarter energy grids to providing technical tools to assist with refugee crises.