Generally I call someone with that attitude a person who has not participated in the associations or committees he derides.
Just an observation, having spent many hours on committees (yawn), some are good at it and some not. That I suspect is why you are where you are. You are GOOD AT IT. Thank you for being the one.
Wouter is a visionary. Most visionaries have little time for politics and small talk.
Someone like you, John can bridge the gap if you so choose. Wouter is not a lone noise in the night.