Name: Koen Hoekemeijer.
Position: Guide.
Place and date of birth: 3rd May 1974, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Hometown: Amsterdam.
Star sign: Taurus.
Education: Master's degree in Communication Science, University of Amsterdam. Basic Safety Training and Crowd and Crisis Management.
Languages: Dutch, English, German and some French and Spanish.
Experience: I have been working for various companies as a Sales Area Manager responsible for sales through distributor channels in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. I quit my regular life 3 years ago and have been chasing my dreams and passions ever since. Started working for Gentle Giants in 2021.
Interests: Photography, travel, music, running and much more.
Favourite Icelandic food: It's not really Icelandic, but I am a fan of Lókal bistro here in the port of Húsavík.
Favourite foreign food: Thai, Lebanese, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and pizza!
Favourite band / singer: Nine Inch Nails.
Football / soccer team: AJAX Amsterdam & FC Barcelona.
