Bio

Jan-Dirk (1970) is a business economist (Erasmus University). Jan-Dirk started his career at Baan Company where within a few years he was responsible for several large automotive accounts such as Toyota, Ford and Mercedes-Benz. He then worked for the Vanenburg Group for approximately 8 years, where he was responsible for the investment portfolio. In the years that followed, Jan-Dirk was director of an IT company active in the food retail. As CFO of the Ubbink Group (turnover approximately 130 million), he has supervised various reorganisations and has been responsible for major progress in the financial functions of the group and its IT systems. In addition, Jan-Dirk is or has been active with various international NGOs, is a member of the EO Members' Council, a member of the national audit committee of the PKN and a board member of Obadja Beraad.