Klaas Guldie

Klaas was one of the three founding fathers of GreenTrust. To our great sorrow, Klaas passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2024. On his way home from France, where he had climbed the Mont Ventoux by bicycle, he passed away in his sleep.

His legacy
Klaas was not only one of the founders of GreenTrust, but also a board member and part of the Management Team. Additionally, he served as the director of GreenTrust Projects B.V. and was the project director for Kroningswind and Oostflakkee. These responsibilities have now been transferred to others, but his legacy lives on in the work he established.

Together with Tijmen and Jeroen, Klaas had been working on the succession of the management for some time. It is incredibly sad that Klaas could not take on his new role in GreenTrust, but it also brings peace to know that we shaped the succession with his support. The management baton has been passed on with great confidence.

Our Klaas
Klaas knew everyone, and everyone knew Klaas. It’s incomprehensible what a void he leaves behind, first and foremost for his family, but also for his friends, Film House club members, Oosterbeek residents, colleagues, and business associates. He was the heart of the GreenTrust family and was always there for everyone. Klaas was a builder, a friend, a skipper, a ‘herenboer’ and a team player.

In his own words:

I am a builder who loves puzzles. As a child, I built my first windmill with a saw, planks, and a bicycle dynamo. I still find it magical that wind can make a light bulb glow. How do you put different components together so that they fit? Building sustainable energy parks is, of course, the next level. That requires a team. I find it very special to work together with a team to find the puzzle pieces that lead to a successful wind farm. In my free time, I enjoy my sailboat, where the love for wind and building come together. With the helm in my hand, I am even more aware of the power of the wind. As a handyman, I can indulge myself, because maintaining a boat requires a lot of attention. The compass in the photo is from 1965, just like my sailboat.