International Business Student Union

💙 Meet the Chair ❤️

Bon Bini everyone,

My name is Dijón, and I’m this year’s Chair of IBS-U! I’m a fourth-year International Business student, which also means this is my graduation year, so I guess I decided to make my final year at Hanze a busy one!

This will be my second time serving as Chair of IBS-U. My journey with the association started as an Active Member, followed by becoming Head of the Social Committee, and then I joined the Board as Secretary. In my second year, I stepped into the role of Chair. And somehow, I’m back for another round!

Over the years, IBS-U has allowed me to meet so many amazing people, organize countless events, and learn a lot along the way. This year, I’m excited to continue building on that experience with the 20th Board of IBS-U.

As Chair, I’ll be overseeing the Board and working closely with our committees, the International Business programme, our partners, and of course, our members. My goal is to make sure IBS-U continues to grow while creating meaningful opportunities and experiences for everyone involved.

Since this is also my final year at Hanze, I’m definitely planning to make the most of it. I’m looking forward to one last year of events, meetings, late nights, new ideas, and hopefully a few stories we’ll still be talking about after graduation.

If you see me around, come say hi! Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to have a chat, I’m always happy to hear from you.

Here’s to the final chapter. 🥂❤️💙

❤️ Meet the Secretary 💙

Hello everyone! 👋

My name is Leanne, and I'll be the Secretary ('seccy’) of IBS-U for the 2026-2027 academic year! I'm 21 years old and in my final year of the IB's 4-year programme.

Serving as 'seccy' means handling meetings ✍️, social media & website 💻, as well as official communications 📧. I'm originally from the Seychelles 🌴, a small island, and I'm excited to bring that international perspective to the Board this year! I was previously part of the Social Committee during my second year, where I got a first taste of what it's like to be involved behind the scenes at IBS-U.

A little about me: I love sports 🏃‍♀️ and travelling ✈️, and I like to bake from time to time 🧁. In my spare time, you'll usually find me going for walks with friends, hanging out, or doing some yoga 🧘‍♀️. I'm always down for a good time!

If you'd like to get to know me better, don't hesitate to drop by the office for a chat ☕.

I'm really looking forward to getting to know everyone, and I'm so excited for both my board year and my final year at Hanze! 🙌

💙 Meet the Treasurer ❤️

Hello everyone,

My name is Jace, and I’m this year’s Treasurer. I’m a fourth-year student in IB’s 4-year program, currently in my graduation year. This is officially my third board year; at this point, I’m basically collecting all the board positions! Over the past two years, I served as External Coordinator and Chair, where I got to meet so many amazing people and help build our community.

In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, watching movies, and you can almost always find me sitting on a terrace grabbing drinks with friends or refueling in front of the campus coffee machine.

As the Treasurer, I take responsibility for managing IBS-U’s finances, balancing our budget, and making sure all 8 of our committees have the resources they need to host incredible events and keep our association thriving.

I am really looking forward to getting to know many of you this year. I am always available for a chat if you have questions about IBS-U, school, or just need someone to talk to.

I can’t believe I am doing this again, but I cannot wait to see where this year goes!

❤️ Meet the Internal Coordinator 💙

Hi everyone

My name is Matthew Muir, and I’m this year's Internal Coordinator. I’m 22 years old, from South Africa, and a second-year student in IB’s 4-year program. I was a part of the social committee last year, where I met many amazing people and organised tons of fun events and some great parties.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, travelling, bartending, and you can always find me sitting on a terrace on the poeleplein.

As the internal coordinator, I take responsibility for the well-being of all our members, running our 8 committees and many active members, as well as creating an environment that allows for collaboration and effective communication.

I am really looking forward to getting to know many of you this year. I am always available for a chat, whether about school, life, or any other problem or issue you might be dealing with.

I can’t wait to see where this year goes!

❤️ Meet the External Coordinator 💙

Hey everyone!

I’m Gabriella Ekstedt. I’m 23 years old, born and raised in Sweden, and this year I’ll be taking on the role of External Coordinator at IBS-U!

As External Coordinator, I’ll be focusing on creating and developing relationships with companies, organizations, and other associations. I’m excited to explore new opportunities for IBS-U, bring in meaningful collaborations, and help organize events that connect our members with people and organizations beyond the association.

A little bit about me: I’m always up for meeting new people, trying new things, and making the most out of every opportunity. Being Swedish, it probably comes as no surprise that I absolutely love skiing 🎿 and, of course, a good après-ski afterward 🍻. I also have a big interest in fashion and love expressing myself through style. When I’m not studying or working with IBS-U, you’ll most likely find me spending time with friends or planning my next adventure.

I’m really looking forward to getting to know more of you and contributing to an exciting year for IBS-U.

If you have an idea for a collaboration, want to connect with IBS-U, or simply want to have a chat, feel free to reach out!

See you around! ❤️💙