Merijn Dols is a Dutch innovator, system thinker, and change agent dedicated to advancing the regenerative transformation of socio-ecological systems. As European Portfolio Weaver for Bioregional Weaving Labs, he works to activate place-based, community-led initiatives that reconnect economies with their ecological foundations. His approach combines systemic thinking with practical action, fostering bioregional resilience and collective intelligence.

Merijn is a member of the Club of Rome and serves as Co-Convener of the Future Economy Forum, contributing to global dialogue on reshaping economic systems. He also holds academic and advisory roles, including Visiting Scholar at Fordham Gabelli School of Business and independent advisor to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, while supporting initiatives such as the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Before his current work, Merijn spent nearly two decades at Danone, where he was Head of Open Innovation and Circular Economy, driving intrapreneurial change within the food industry. His expertise spans circular economy design, systemic innovation, and regenerative business models.

Through his work, Merijn aims to catalyze a paradigm shift in which economic, social, and ecological systems are aligned. By bridging global strategies with local implementation, he contributes to building a resilient, inclusive, and thriving future.