about us
About
Orogeny
The name Orogeny refers to the creation of mountains; a process in which tension and movement shape new landscapes change often feels like friction, with different perspectives and interests colliding, much like tectonic plates beneath the earth’s surface. It can seem unsettling, even disruptive.
Yet in that very movement, something powerful emerges: a new landscape, a mountain range. Out of tension and motion, a solid foundation for the future takes shape.
Orogeny accompanies organizations and individuals in this process of orogenesis, moving from tension to form, from movement to structure. Together, we climb toward new heights, the peak of being and potential.
Change does not have to fracture. It can move mountains.
our team
Suzanne Drost
Director
Management Consultant
Suus Drost is the driving force behind Orogeny. An experienced consultant, HR executive, coach, and philosophical practitioner (www.ontdenken.nl), Suus helps organizations and individuals bring movement where patterns have stalled. With over 25 years of international experience in HR, leadership development, consultancy and transformations, she naturally connects strategic clarity with a human touch.
The name Orogeny refers to the creation of mountains; a process in which tension and movement shape new landscapes. For Suus, change mirrors this very process: sometimes uncomfortable and challenging, but always holding the possibility of growth and renewal.
This metaphor resonates deeply with her personal life. As a certified ski and snowboard instructor, she feels at home in the mountains, where she also paraglides and enjoys long hikes. The mountains are her source of freedom, perspective and inspiration.
Though originally from the south of the Netherlands, Suus now lives with her partner Sven by the sea in North Holland, finding balance between enjoying life’s richness and the vast openness of horizon and ocean. She is known for her blend of sharpness and warmth: professionally firm and strategic, yet always attentive to people and never without a sense of joy in the journey.
Muriel
Lean Master Black Belt
Making decisions, driving change, redefining what’s possible, and having the courage to go above and beyond come naturally to Muriel—both in business and in life.
Born in Toulouse, France, and having spent half her life in the Netherlands, she has built an international career with large global organizations. She began as an offshore engineer and team leader at Schlumberger, supporting clients in oilfields worldwide—an intense, rewarding experience that shaped her passion for leadership and operational excellence.
She later held managerial roles at Emerson and General Electric, leading teams through process optimization and continuous improvement. Throughout her corporate career, and later as a consultant, she has been energized by empowering teams to co-create solutions and realize their full potential.
As a Lean Master Black Belt, Muriel lives by the motto “The solution is in the room,” believing every challenge deserves a unique, collaborative answer.
Beyond her professional career, Muriel is a passionate sailor. Since 2020, she has been training to become a skipper and has sailed across multiple countries, including an Atlantic crossing. She also co-designs and leads yoga sailing retreats on catamarans, blending her love for the sea, mindfulness, and coaching to help participants reconnect with themselves, foster collaboration, and navigate change with confidence.
Joining Orogeny allows her to bring her expertise to a team of experienced, like-minded consultants dedicated to client success, creating meaningful value for organizations while enriching both her professional and personal life.