Michiel brings a private sector mindset to development challenges. As founder of Sense, he has led enterprise development, value chain strategy, and finance design projects across 30+ countries. He’s the architect behind the AGFIN methodology and a champion for processor-centered growth. 

Michiel Arnoldus is the Managing Director at Sense, with over 18 years of experience in business and development across Africa and Europe. Holding advanced degrees in Development Studies and Economics, he specialises in value chain development in Africa’s agricultural sector. His dual heritage fuels his passion for connecting these two worlds. His expertise includes agri-processing, value chain analysis, private sector development, market research, and SME investment assessment.