Partners

An overview of the partners that collaborate with ISR Nederland is shown below.
 
ELIFORT

Elifort was established in 2018 and provides expertise to government agencies and industry in Europe and the Middle East in the areas of risk management, safety management systems, technical consultancy for licensing processes, and the realization of nuclear installations, alongside various other advisory services within the nuclear domain. Jeff Lafortune is the Director of Elifort Consulting and an Associated Partner at ISR Nederland.

Background and Areas of Specialization:

  • 42 years of broad experience in nuclear safety and security, the nuclear sector, nuclear industry, international regulations and standards, and institutional frameworks — both internationally (e.g., IAEA) and within the Netherlands (including Ministries, safety regions, and the Dutch Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority – ANVS).

  • Research and design experience gained from a program focused on the development of nuclear-powered vessels, as well as involvement in a regionalization program for the nuclear supply chain.

  • Development and implementation of regulations and requirements for the Safety Management System (SMS) for suppliers of equipment and services in the civil aviation industry — a sector with safety and security standards comparable to those of the nuclear industry.

  • Technical specialist for the nuclear scope during the renovation of a nuclear power plant.

  • Senior executive (general director) responsible for nuclear safety during the construction of a nuclear power plant.

  • Government advisor for the development of the supply chain for equipment and services related to the construction of a nuclear power plant. Senior expert in site licensing assessments for new large-scale nuclear facilities.

  • Actively engaged with various branches of the Dutch government (ministries, inspectorates/regulators, and other public bodies) since 1998.

Source: https://www.elifort.com/


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Sven Hamelink 

Are you in need of a strategic partner that seamlessly connects security, innovation and policy? Meet Sven Hamelink, co-founder of OS3i and an experienced leader in the security domain. With over twenty years of experience in the security area, Sven has specialised in developing new domains on confidential topics at both the national and international level.
 

In various management and advisory roles at The Netherlands Police, the Ministry of Justice and Security, the Ministry of the Interior, and the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security, he led teams of experts with a strong (inter)national network in the field of technology and innovation. Sven was also involved in setting up the European Clearing Board (EuCB), a platform that helps EU member states to recognise and combat various threats and focuses on innovation, methods, and techniques to support detection and investigation. His role in this underlines his expertise at the intersection of policy, technology, and international cooperation in the security sector.
 

In addition, Sven has been active for more than three years as co-chair of The Netherlands' Federal Government's Innovation Community (RIC), where he professionalized the organizasion, expanded activities, and increased visibility. He has contributed to making the RIC future-proof. 

 

Patrick Hermans

In need for a strategic partner that bridges frontline needs, policy and innovative solutions? Meet Patrick Hermans, co-founder of OS3i and a connector within the European security and innovation sector. With over thirty years of operational and strategic experience in law enforcement, defense and the private sector, Patrick Hermans is a respected advocate for aligning emerging technologies with operational requirements.
 

He led the initiative to unify European police forces and EU agencies, resulting in the creation of the European Clearing Board (EuCB). Patrick played a crucial role in setting up key European strategic groups focused on AI, ethics & technology, and research & innovation, fostering collaboration between governments, academia and industry. His commitment lies in enhancing cross-border collaboration, sharing innovations, developing operationally applicable solutions, exchanging knowledge, while maintaining strategic oversight.
 

Patrick's career includes key roles at INTERPOL's Innovation Centre, The Netherlands Police and the Royal Netherlands Army, overseeing strategic projects in forensics and specialist detection technologies. He was operationally involved in investigations into serious and organised crime and counter-terrorism. During his time at the police as an advisor to the force leadership, he navigated politically sensitive (inter)national networks, translating strategic insights into operational results.