Antonius is a global citizen and considers himself blessed to live and work in the most vibrant and dynamic city on this planet. With his drive and international background as an interior & industrial professional and working as an exclusive broker for high end indoor and outdoor design furniture companies, New York (USA) was always a global meeting and inspirational hotspot during his career over the last 35+ years. Having worked for an International Engineering Company, representing several High-end furniture companies as a distributor and agent, Antonius studied in Europe and the USA and traveled towards 40 plus countries in the world. For VelopA, Antonius will act as a distributor and Senior Advisor for the US Markets.With a special interest in City /Land zoning and planning, Smart City topics, SDG and ESG related topics and new developments, Antonius translates his enthusiasm into world class Urban Design, Real Estate and consumer services. As a speaker, Antonius enjoys motivating and educating young people utilizing his expertise and experiences over the years.Having lived, studied and worked across the globe, Antonius understands how to interact with people from all walks of life and truly provides a client-centric experience. He speaks English, German, Dutch, Flemish, Italian and French and sees this not only a skill but as a gift. His many hobbies have led him to playing drums, playing European handball and photography. Antonius thinks global and acts local. His network and business experiences represent his effort to serve the existing market with all its dimensions and innovations and the international community with high-end one-stop professional services. A global Team player and inspirator running the extra mile.