Some of our clients
"When you step into an intersection of fields, disciplines, or cultures, you can combine existing concepts into a large number of extraordinary new ideas"
bend & stretch provides the intersection to co-create the extraordinary with guidance, direction and execution to go from idea to realized vision
About our Strategic Advisory
Our founder, Maryama Marong is your partner in Strategic Innovation & Impact Initiatives. Maryama translates your vision into a solid strategy, storyline or program.
She builds and leads teams from ideation to execution, inspires change and innovation, and mobilizes for positive impact.
At bend & stretch, we focus on helping companies and professionals better serve their mission through strategic tactics.
Maryama’s background includes over a decade of professional experience in management consulting, strategic marketing and communications. She holds an MBA, is trained at INSEAD, and is a certified Agile Coach.
Maryama has worked with: Nike, Conscious Business Institute, Nivon, TNW – Financial Times, Tradler, FEM-START, Amsterdam Business School, Bunes & Ferenczi, De Upstarter, Heineken, Fédération Internationale Automobile, Groei & Bloei, Mentos, Unibail-Rodamco Westfield, CBRE, Eneco, Sanctum, Zadkine, VodafoneZiggo, Summa College and ROC van Amsterdam.
Our commitment
We’re committed to driving positive impact by partnering with founders, leaders, and teams to develop strategies and offerings that contribute to a brighter future. We align businesses with the Sustainable Development Goals while integrating Inner Development Goals into leadership—because lasting external impact begins with personal growth.
Impact for Good
We believe businesses play a crucial role in realizing the Sustainable Development Goals. Leaders can make this happen by cultivating cultures that nurture inner development, which, in turn, amplifies their external impact.
Where we come in
We connect the right people—experts, stakeholders, and teams—to spark cross-pollination and co-creation. This collaborative energy fosters new ideas, strong communities, and deeper self-awareness, all of which are essential for succeeding in today’s ever-evolving business landscape.
As an example, bend & stretch has co-created over 20 new and innovative educational programs for Zadkine with partners such as TUI, ASML, Securitas, VDL, Hoya Vision and many others.
