In this interview, Sjoerd Smit shares how Dutch-Norwegian cooperation is evolving in response to geopolitical shifts and the accelerating green transition. From renewable energy and offshore wind to maritime innovation and hydrogen development, both countries are strengthening strategic ties while unlocking new business opportunities built on trust, innovation, and long-term collaboration.

Introduction For DNBN Magazine, Founder and Chairman Kristian Aartun meets Frans Leenaars —a Dutch executive operating at the forefront of international business transformation, with leadership experience spanning companies such as TUI, Air France-KLM and Disney Parks & Resorts. He has built a career turning complexity into measurable growth across markets and cultures, working where strategy, technology and customer experience intersect. In this conversation, Leenaars share