Michiel van Wijk doesn’t just manage information—he engineers clarity in complexity. With a foundation in mechanical engineering and a sharp eye for structure, he has been at the forefront of transforming how infrastructure projects handle data. His journey from the world of BIM to the realm of linked data and semantic information management reflects a deep curiosity and a drive to build smarter, more connected systems.

At TenneT, Michiel plays a pivotal role in shaping the digital backbone of major construction projects. He defines and refines information management requirements, navigates the nuances of tender negotiations, and ensures that data flows seamlessly from design to construction, and into long-term operation and maintenance. His work on developing TenneT’s Common Data Environment is guided by a clear vision: to create a future-proof ecosystem where information empowers every phase of the asset lifecycle.

Michiel thrives where others hesitate - at the intersection of complexity and innovation. He brings a builder’s mindset to digital challenges, always seeking to improve, evolve, and elevate the way information supports infrastructure at scale.