About BlueDot

We are citizens of the world, all coming from different cultures and backgrounds. We are a group of professionals that aim to provide the best and most suitable services to our clients during every stage of a project life cycle or related to its different processes with our broad-spectrum of know-how specifically for global events, special projects, temporary and semi-permanent or permanent projects. With a focus on teamwork. All around the world.

Our values.

We value our dynamic, adaptive, flexible and open-minded DNA to bring smarter, sustainable and to-the-point solutions by keeping the client as core focus. Our principle is to make sure to be:

Reliable. Keep our promises. Deliver on time.

Collaborative. Act inclusive. Achieve the goal together. Create opportunity for all.

Bright. Find made-to-measure solutions that fit best to our clients. We'll always find a way.

The world as a BlueDot.

The 'Pale Blue Dot' is the name of an iconic photograph of the earth taken on Valentine’s Day 1990 by NASA’s Voyager 1 space probe. While it was speeding out of the solar system – beyond Neptune and about 6 billion kilometers from the Sun – mission managers commanded it to look back towards home for one final time. It then took sixty images that were used to create the so-called first 'family portrait' of our solar system.

Our world is just a small part of the universe, smaller than a pixel, and in the grand scale of things our differences seem to become insignificant. The earth appears as a tiny pale dot against space, among rays of sunlight.

Global events showcase the best of the world coming together, and we would like our clients to showcase the best of their story to that world. One photograph that says it all.

Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Our purpose.

For now, our footprint is as small as a ‘Pale Blue Dot’ within a space that humans call 'Earth' - the place we live in, or in other words, the environment that we are surrounded by.

Our purpose is to understand your needs, participate in your responsibilities and share your concerns by combining the expertise that we have; to bring different type of cultures and people together with the specialist knowledge we hold and make your share in the ‘Pale Blue Dot’ a better place. Together we will always find a better way for all.

We understand the different processes that are necessary and subsequently can support you in any phase of the delivery of your project or in the creation of (project-exceeding) teams.

Our team.

Rafaella Broft

An Expo veteran of 14 years. Rafaella's experience in consulting, supply chain management, multi-project operations & construction in and out of the Expo World is exemplary. Leading the team towards Expo 2025 Osaka, Rafaella is excited to help our clients deliver their best pavilions, and ultimately, the experience of a lifetime.

James Duke

Over the past 20 years James has been hooked in the entertainment industry and has developed a broad range of skills that range from technical design and installation, through to production and events and project management. Over that time James has been privileged to work across the world on projects of all different scales and a mix of live shows and installations including New Zealand, Australia, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, China and India.

Remy Backx

With a multidisciplinary background in supply chain management, safety and security, and operations management at two Expos, Remy is an all-round team player. Remy can help you find new innovations and manage to secure integral policies that can be implemented during the operational phase of your project.

Koen Klinkers

Beside architectural design skills, he has a very hands-on experiences in asset, project and construction management. Koen ran a real estate investment fund in Tokyo, set up an architectural design office, worked as a consultant in several fields (Energy Auditing of Kansai Airport, Tokyo Olympics, Offshore Wind Monopile Factory), and set-up the Japan office of a leading sustainability advisory consultancy focusing on LEED and WELL certifications.

Akihisa Kageyama

Akihisa-san worked at Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners for more than 20 years and has experience as a managing/project architect on a number of prestigious public and private projects in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia. In 2008, he was transferred to the London Office, working primarily on project across Asia. Akihisa-san is a talented architect who is thorough and professional in everything he does and is also integrally involved in all stages from concept design to appraising drawings for international construction.

Riaan Herbst

Riaan is a results-driven project manager with over 25 years experience in the construction and AVL industry, specialised in high-end renovations, AVL systems integrations, and structural implementations. Proficient in overseeing large-scale, complex projects from conception through to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations, delivering on-time performance, and maintaining high quality.

Steven Hunter

With his extensive global experience and a robust background in major events specialising in operational planning, venue design, and customer journey/experience, Steven brings a wealth of expertise to any project. Having run his company for over a decade, focusing on cleaning, catering, and waste management with a strong emphasis on sustainability, he is a solutions-focused professional. Steven is well-equipped to enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable practices in any setting.

Matias Borquez

With a background in engineering and statics, Matias's expertise in complex structures gives confidence to any ambitious project concepts our clients may have. Matias's recent success is the delivery of one of the most challenging Expo Pavilions in Dubai as a lead project manager.

Richard Breur

With a multidisciplinary background in Total Quality Management and supply chain management at several major construction companies in The Netherlands. Richard is an all-round team player that can help you to find ways to improve the daily business in companies and projects. Train and support teams in the use of Lean methods such as Lean Planning and kaizen events.

Marco Bonamoneta

During more than 15 years of experience, of which seven working abroad for events, exhibitions and Expos, Marco has become acquainted with complex and peculiar projects. From design and engineering, to delivering and decommissioning your project, Marco is ready to add another extraordinary Expo to his list.

The team’s past experience/resume combined (please visit the 'portfolio' section for the experience since the establishment of BlueDot):

Sales & tender management | Projects at Expo 2025 Osaka (under anonymous)

Sales & tender management | Museum project in the Middle East (under Nüssli)

Tender management | Expo Museum Expo City Dubai (under Empty)

Tender preparation | The Netherlands Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka (under Nüssli)

Supply chain management expertise | Setting collaborations for Expo 2025 Osaka (under Nüssli)

Client representation | The Netherlands Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai (under Nüssli)

Operations & project management | 11 Pavilions Expo 2020 Dubai (under Nüssli)

Construction expertise | Sport accommodations for horseriding 2.0 EquInnoLab & TU/e

Lean & supply chain management expertise | Parking Ballast Nedam PMC/Rönesans

Planning & construction management | Germany Pavilion Expo 2015 Milan (under Nüssli)

Construction management | Kuwait Pavilion Expo 2015 Milan (under Nüssli)

Construction management | Spain Pavilion Expo 2015 Milan (under Empty)

Construction management | FFD-Coop Expo 2015 Milan (under Nüssli)

Lean & supply chain management expertise | Housing Waal (under Arpa)

Lean & supply chain management expertise | Housing Trebbe (under Arpa)

Lean & supply chain management expertise | Hospitals ETZ (under Arpa)
Lean & supply chain management expertise | Moxy hotels Vastint Hospitality (under Arpa)

Lean & supply chain management expertise | NOM Renovations Hemink (under Arpa)

Procurement management | BMW Pavilion Olympics 2012 London (under Nüssli)

Procurement management | Coca Cola Pavilion Olympics 2012 London (under Nüssli)

Procurement management | EDF Pavilion Olympics 2012 London (under Nüssli)

Construction management | Spain Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai (under INYPSA)

Project management | The Netherlands Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai (under RVO)

Safety & security management | The Netherlands Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai (under RVO)

Event & host management | The Netherlands Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai (under RVO)

Site supervision & quality control | 7 Thematic Pavilions Expo 2008 Zaragoza (under INYPSA)

Safety & security management | The Netherlands Pavilion Expo 2008 Zaragoza (under RVO)

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