The R-Map project is honoured to establish an Advisory Board (AB) comprised of esteemed experts and thought leaders from diverse fields relevant to our mission. This multidisciplinary group will serve as a pivotal consultation body, offering strategic guidance and support throughout the project’s lifecycle. Their invaluable insights and recommendations will help steer R-Map toward achieving its objectives effectively and maximizing its impact.
Key Responsibilities
1
Innovative Framework
The AB will provide valuable feedback and guidance, drawing upon their extensive expertise to ensure the project maintains the highest standards and relevance.
2
Strategic Recommendations
Focused on innovation and impact, the AB will offer strategic recommendations to drive R-Map’s progress and enhance its outcomes.
3
Project Dissemination
Members of the AB will actively participate in disseminating project outcomes, leveraging their networks and communication channels to share R-Map’s progress with a broader audience.
4
Maximizing Impact
By contributing to wider stakeholder communication channels, the AB will play a crucial role in maximizing and sustaining the impact of R-Map’s results.
The members of the R-MAP Advisory Board are presented below:
Maya MiddlemissFounder of Remote Work Europe | Consultant | Journalist | Author
Maya Middlemiss, known as the “Storyteller from the Future,” explores technology’s social impact through journalism, podcasting and writing. She is the founder of “Remote Work Europe”, advocating for genuine remote work and consulting globally on distributed work and entrepreneurship.
Dimitris Tselios Co-Founder of Nomad365 | Digital Nomad
Dimitris Tselios is a marketing and communications expert with over 15 years of experience. As co-founder of Nomad365, he supports remote work solutions for municipalities and tourism sectors. Dimitris combines his digital nomad lifestyle with his expertise in coaching and authorship, promoting innovative remote work practices globally.
Anna Maria KochanskaRemote Work Thought Leader | Tedx Speaker | Founder & CEO at The Remote Impact and Digital Nomad Ambassador
Anna specializes in Future of Work and Travel topics. With a background in Digital Transformation, she led the change in her previous company, being the first to work remotely in 2017. She now helps governments, brands, and organizations develop strategies for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers, showcasing how remote work can positively impact local communities and entire countries.
Cihan UrhanDirector at Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations (TİSK) | Policy Research and Projects
Cihan Urhan is the Director of Policy Research and Projects at the Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations (TİSK). With over 13 years of experience, he focuses on policy design, economic and social development and green transition strategies. Cihan holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Bilkent University and a master’s degree in finance and economics from Queen Mary, University of London.
Barbara GlinsnerSenior Researcher, Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI)
Barbara Glinsner is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) in Vienna, specializing in social innovation, social economy, and the transformation of work and social policy. She leads the “Work and Equal Opportunities” research department at ZSI and holds a doctoral degree from the Vienna University of Business and Economics (WU).
Karen Oude HengelSenior Researcher at TNO
Dr. Karen Oude Hengel is an occupational epidemiologist working as a senior researcher at the research institute TNO in the Netherlands. She is involved in many projects regarding remote working during the pandemic and after the pandemic. Her other research projects are about the interplay between work and health, and the role of work as social determinant of health and health inequalities.
Iwo SzaparEntrepreneur | Writer | Speaker
Iwo Szapar is a co-founder of Remote-how and a remote work expert who has helped over 3,000 clients, including Microsoft and ING Bank, transform their work environments. He leads a global community of 25,000+ remote professionals and has co-organized the Remote Future Summit, influencing the future of work worldwide.
Prof. Dr Savaş Zafer ŞahinAcademic | Urban Planner
is a full-time academic at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, specializing in urban planning, public policy, and democratic participation. He has been recognized for his public sector facilitation work and is actively involved in international networks, earning awards such as the Facilitation Impact Award (2020) and the European Innovation in Politics award (2024).
Agnès Parent-ThirionSenior Research Manager ,Eurofound
Agnès Parent-Thirion is a Senior Research Manager at Eurofound, overseeing research on working conditions across Europe. With expertise in survey design and analysis, she has played a key role in managing the European Working Conditions Survey. Agnès holds degrees in economics, management and statistics, with a focus on job quality and the future of work.
Anders WilandsonRegional Planner at Region Stockholm
Anders is an experienced Regional Planner currently working at Region Stockholm, with over 15 years of expertise in urban and regional planning. His career spans various roles in public administration, including positions at local and regional levels, with a focus on sustainable development and infrastructure planning. Through his work, Anders contributes to shaping policies that balance urban growth with environmental and social considerations
Mariana Faver LinharesStrategic Advisor on Spatial Planning and Environmental Policy
Mariana is a Senior Policy Officer at the Provincial Government of Zuid-Holland, with over 15 years of experience in spatial planning, environmental policy, and sustainable urban development. Her background includes leading projects in urbanization and mobility, as well as serving as an architect and advisor on public construction. With a deep focus on policy-driven spatial strategies, Mariana brings a wealth of knowledge on sustainable urban planning and infrastructure to the R-Map Advisory Board.
Goncalo HallCEO @ NOMADX
Goncalo is the CEO of NomadX and a leader in the global digital nomad movement. He has successfully launched remote work communities like the Digital Nomad Village in Madeira and the Cape Verde Remote Work Program. With over seven years of experience, Goncalo helps organizations optimise remote work practices and build vibrant communities of remote workers. His mission is to make remote work accessible and impactful while supporting local economies
Dimitris DeniozosPublic Policy Advisor
Dr.Dimitris Deniozos is an experienced consultant with extensive expertise in policy analysis, strategic planning and project management. With over 50 years in the research industry, he has advised multiple European institutions, including the European Commission and ministries across Greece. Dimitris holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and Innovation from the University of Social Sciences in Grenoble, France and has significantly influenced policy development in research, innovation, and economic competitiveness.
Kaisu KoskelaPostdoctoral scholar, Phd | Anthropologist
Dr. Kaisu Koskela, a researcher at Radboud University, specialises in digital nomadism and remote work mobilities. With a PhD from the University of Helsinki, her work focuses on digital nomad visas, remote work policies and equitable global mobility rights. She brings over a decade of experience as a digital nomad and extensive ethnographic expertise.
Sandeep Shingadia FCILTDirector of Strategic Partnerships and Integration, Transport for West Midlands
Sandeep Shingadia, with over 26 years of experience in the transport sector, is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Integration at Transport for West Midlands (TfWM). He leads regional, national and international collaborations to develop integrated transport solutions that drive economic growth and sustainability.
Sandeep is also Vice-President of METREX, a Board Director for the Colmore Business Improvement District, and a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Marco GriguoloMetropolitan Councillor, City of Milan
Μarco Griguolo is a lawyer and Metropolitan Councillor for the City of Milan, with a focus on mobility, public transport and sustainable urban planning. As President of the Antimafia Commission, Marco is dedicated to promoting transparency and integrity in governance. His extensive legal expertise, particularly in corporate law and international relations and his passion for equitable urban development, make him a valuable asset to the R-Map project.
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