The Economic Board
The Economic Board is a driver of innovation in the region of Arnhem – Nijmegen, with Wageningen. As a Triple Helix collaboration among government, knowledge institutes and the business community, we encourage and connect economic activity and innovations in the key sectors of Food, Health and Energy and their cross-overs. We communicate about the exceptional potential of this region and we connect parties.
We can provide information about the innovative strength and regional economy and on subsidies and permits. Furthermore, we encourage (international) parties to get to know our region and we use our vast network to bring parties into contact with each other. Get in touch.
The members of The Economic Board come from education, government and the business community. As a whole, they have an extensive and unique network not only in the region of Arnhem – Nijmegen, and Wageningen, but also throughout the Netherlands and beyond. We would like to introduce them to you:
Kees Boele
Chair executive board HAN
Dr Kees Boele has been chair of the executive board of the HAN (HAN University of Applied Sciences of Arnhem and Nijmegen) since December 2012. Kees studied economics at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, where he obtained his PhD.
Hubert Bruls
Chair The Economic Board and mayor Municipality Nijmegen
Hubert Bruls is chair of The Economic Board. As mayor of Nijmegen he has access to the political network in the region and in the Netherlands. Nijmegen is the 2018 European Green Capital which earns it attention from international and national business communities.
Toon van Asseldonk
Mayor Municipality Overbetuwe
Toon van Asseldonk is mayor of the Municipality of Overbetuwe. He has a rich past in the Dutch business community and is involved in regional partnerships.
Peter van Dongen
Chair of the executive board Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
Peter van Dongen is chair of the executive board of the Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences. From his position at Van Hall Larenstein, as one of the most sustainable universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands and with its corresponding profiling, Van Dongen contributes to the sharp profiling of the region in Food, Health and Energy.
Ben Geerdink
Chair of the executive board of Rijn IJssel
In his role as chair of the executive board of Rijn IJssel College, Ben Geerdink is committed to educating genuine professionals. He sees the social task of Rijn IJssel to educate students sustainably: to a position in today and tomorrow’s employment markets and for active participation in society.
Leon van Halder
Chair of the board of directors Radboudumc
Leon van Halder is chair of the board of directors of the Radboudumc. He has a long history in healthcare, both in politics and in the professional field. The Radboudumc strives to lead the way in developing innovative, sustainable and affordable healthcare.
Marcel Hielkema
Chair of VNO-NCW Gelderland and managing director Scalabor and
Marcel Hielkema is managing director of Scalabor and chair of VNO-NCW Gelderland employers’ organisation. In this capacity, Hielkema is a strong link to the business community in Gelderland.
Monique Noomen – Greve
CEO Eiffel
Monique Noomen – Greve is CEO of Eiffel, a corporate service provider offering solutions in the fields of Legal, Finance and Process. Noomen is closely involved with educational institutes.
Edwin de Rooij
Deputy CEO Synthon
Edwin de Rooij is the deputy CEO of Synthon, an international pharmaceutical company specialised in developing and producing innovative medicines.
Michiel Scheffer
Deputy of the province of Gelderland
Michiel Scheffer is a deputy of the province of Gelderland and representative of the EUREGIO Rijn-Waal. The province of Gelderland has various programmes for innovative and green companies.
René Verhulst
Mayor of the Municipality of Ede
René Verhulst is mayor of the Municipality of Ede. Ede is part of the FoodValley Region, a first-class European region and international home base for companies and knowledge and research institutions focusing on sustainable and healthy food and heathy people.
Toni Versluijs
Director NXP Semiconductors Netherlands
Toni Versluijs is the director of NXP Semiconductors Netherlands, which also has a branch in Nijmegen. NXP is the fifth largest semiconductor company in the world.
Daniël Wigboldus
Chair of the board of governors of Radboud University
Daniël Wigboldus is chair of the board of governors of Radboud University in Nijmegen. Wigboldus is closely involved with the development of and innovations in education. Radboud University offers various partnership opportunities for businesses, organisations and institutes.About the region
The Arnhem – Nijmegen region consists of eighteen municipalities working closely together on various spearheads, such as sustainability, the housing market, the economy and logistics. The region’s top sectors are Food, Health and Energy. The urban network Arnhem – Nijmegen is an economic powerhouse in the east of the Netherlands.
Should you like to know more about The Economic Board, or you wish to connect with the Arnhem – Nijmegen region or you have any other questions, please contact us.
Matthijs Kop
Program Manager The Economic Board
Matthijs Kop works as programme manager for The Economic Board, appointed by the Municipality of Arnhem. He is the right person for more information for a smooth landing and about making contacts in the region.
Sigrid Helbig
Director of The Economic Board.
Sigrid Helbig is director of The Economic Board. She has vast experience in the services sector. Helbig is committed to supporting women at the top of the Dutch business community.
Richard Dobbelmann
Business associate The Economic Board
As business associate of The Economic Board, Richard Dobbelmann, like no other, knows his way round the business community in the region of Arnhem – Nijmegen, with Wageningen.- +31 (0) 850409980
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