International Director

Marco Blankenburgh is the founder and director of KnowledgeWorkx and a passionate advocate for Intercultural Agility. A true global citizen, he has lived in six countries and worked in more than 70, equipping leaders and organizations to thrive across cultures. Marco brings deep practical insight into developing culturally agile people, teams, and systems. His inspiration for creating new frameworks and solutions often comes from the outdoors, woodcraft, music, and years of engaging diverse cultures around the world.

Client Relations Director

Rosalind serves as Client Relations Director at KnowledgeWorkx and has been part of the Dubai team since 2010. Having lived internationally for much of her life and raised two Third Culture Kids, she understands firsthand the importance of Intercultural Intelligence and its impact on future generations. She plays a key role in supporting clients, managing office administration, and strengthening team operations. Rosalind brings warmth, cross-cultural understanding, and practical experience to the relational and organizational heartbeat of KnowledgeWorkx.

Admin

Karin is a junior member of the KnowledgeWorkx Dubai team, she joined the team in 2024 where she supports office administration and contributes to the functioning of daily operations. Through her role, she plays a part in enabling the team to perform effectively. Being in an intercultural marriage, Karin brings a personal understanding of ICI and their meaningful impact on teams and society.

Senior Executive

Bart joined KnowledgeWorkx in 2000 and helped lay the foundation for the ICI curriculum. After returning in 2011, he specialized in product development and supporting the non-profit sector. With a passion for intercultural relationships shaped by his own intercultural marriage, Bart enjoys helping others thrive across cultures. Outside of work, he loves photography, biking, and taking road trips with his family and creating meaningful experiences together.

Client Services

Nita has been part of the KnowledgeWorkx team for more than 10 years, bringing her own intercultural experiences into her role in Client Services. She works closely with individuals and corporate clients to coordinate training sessions, support the use of assessments, and gather client feedback. Nita also provides dependable administrative support across the organization, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a positive client experience. Her relational approach and attention to detail make her an essential part of the KnowledgeWorkx team.

Global Network Liaison & Director of Education

Shelley is an experienced educator passionate about understanding students from personality and cultural perspectives. She joined KnowledgeWorkx KnowledgeWorkx in 2019 after becoming a certified ICI Practitioner. She is a vocalist and mother of three teenage girls, gaining daily experience relating to teens, though they don’t always appreciate her singing. Originally from the USA, Shelley loves intercultural work and enjoys the diversity in Dubai.

Research & Development

Rajitha joined the KnowledgeWorkx Dubai team in 2018 and quickly became a key contributor within the Research & Development team. With creativity, innovation, and a practical approach, she has played an important role in developing new products and solutions for KnowledgeWorkx. Rajitha is especially gifted at transforming abstract concepts and frameworks into tangible, user-friendly realities that support learning, coaching, and intercultural development. Her ability to combine strategic thinking with creative execution continues to strengthen the organization’s impact and growth.