Technology for Tomorrow: Building a Greener Tech Future

The AV industry has the opportunity to make a real difference, but that means rethinking how we do business. In this episode of the AVEX Podcast, host James Temishe speaks with Marjolein Schaddelee, Managing Director of AVEX Group and AVEX Netherlands, about her personal commitment to sustainability, why the industry needs to change and how we work together to build a more sustainable future.

From circular AV solutions such as BRIX zero to encouraging new ideas and learning from mistakes, Marjolein shares why taking responsibility today matters for the generations to come.

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Episode summary

In this episode, James Temishe speaks with Marjolein Schaddelee about sustainability, leadership and the future of the AV industry. She explains why the industry needs to rethink traditional business models to reduce the electronic waste and find more circular ways of working.

One example is BRIX zero, AVEX’s circular AV solution, which brings clients and vendor partners together to develop more sustainable solutions and reduce CO₂ emissions.

Marjolein also shares why meaningful progress depends on collaboration across the supply chain and a culture that encourages experimentation. Her advice to businesses starting their sustainability journey is simple: just start. Not every idea will work, but learning from mistakes is part of making progress.

About our guest

Marjolein Schaddelee is Managing Director of AVEX Group and AVEX Netherlands, and a third-generation member of the family business. Having grown up at AVEX, she brings a personal perspective to leadership, sustainability and the company’s long-term future. Her ambition is to make sustainability part of everyday business, helping create a better future for the AV industry and the generations to come.

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