Connecting organisations and professionals with Dutch affinity in South Australia
Build your network, grow your business, and connect with the Dutch business community in South Australia.
Founded in 2009 by Frank Weits and Erik van Zanten, DutchSA brings together professionals with a Dutch background or connection to the Netherlands. We create opportunities to connect, share knowledge, and support each other through business and community events.
DutchSA is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation, officially registered as the Australian Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (South Australia) Incorporated Association.
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Connecting People, Business and Opportunity
DutchSA organises business and social networking functions for members and professional relations and supports economic development and relations between The Netherlands and South Australia by working closely with local Australian businesses, organisations, government, chambers of commerce, ​the Dutch Embassy and Consulate in Australia as well as Dutch organisations with knowledge and propositions that are of interest for South Australia and vice versa.
We work together on these themes
South Australia and The Netherlands share an impressive range of economic priorities and DutchSA is a great platform to bring the best of both worlds together and build mutually beneficial relationships.
​* Clean technologies (water)
* Food and wine
* Creative industries (music)
​* Health and medical devices
* Mining and resources
* Advanced manufacturing
​* Defence​
* Agriculture and food
* Creative industries
* Life Sciences & Health
* Energy
​* High Tech
​* Chemical industry
​* Horticulture and starting materials
* ​Logistics​
Our Board Members
Meet our Board of Director, a dedicated team who help guide our organisation, coordinate activities, connect with our community, and work together to create opportunities, support our members, and keep our organisation moving forward.
Our Advisory Board
Our advisory board members are experienced professionals who generously provide independent guidance to support growth and decision-making. We value their time and insight, as they act as a trusted sounding board, helping to navigate challenges, identify opportunities, and expand professional networks.
Frank Weits
Founder, Advisory Board Member
Executive/CEO | Honorary Consul | Board Director
Erik van Zanten
Founder,Advisory Board Member
Lead Architect at Fragile To Agile
Anton Middelberg
Advisory Board Member
Prof Anton Middelberg, Deputy Vice Chancellor - Research and Innovation at Adelaide University.
Willem Ouwens
Advisory Board Member
Willem Ouwens, CEO Ouwens Lawyers
Yvette van Eenennaam
Advisory Board Member
Chair of the Advisory Board of the South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC) at SAGC
John van Ruth
Advisory Board Member
CEO Lutheran Disability Services
Janny Spilbury-Schakel
Advisory Board Member
Oil & Gas Executive, Adjunct Associate Professor (Adelaide and Queensland)
Jan Bijlsma
Advisory Board Member
Business Development Manager Pronto Software
Roland Lever
Advisory Board Member
CEO JH Lever Associates
Lucas Weterings
Advisory Board Member
Director, State Development, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Government of South Australia
