08/08/1954
Education:
University degree in law, University of Groningen;
Various marketing and management studies, NIMA, MCE Brussels and Nijenrode School of Business
Employment history:
1987 - 2000
Marketing / sales director Forbo Krommenie BV
2000 - 2002
Managing director Dehnert en Jansen BV, Rotterdam
2002 - 2005
Group management / shareholder Enia Carpet Group AG, Switzerland, Managing director Enia Carpet Nederland BV
2006 - 2007
Management consultant / owner VPBD
2008
Managing director van den Oever, Zaaijer & Partners architecten, Amsterdam
Other Experience:
Various boards within flooring / interior decorating / building industry
Co- founder Dutch Design Centre Initiative
Chairman of Dutch Carpet Manufacturers Association
Vorstand ETG, the German Carpet Association
(Executive) Board member Modint, Dutch Association of Textiles / Fashion / Interior / Decorating suppliers / manufacturers
Board member various cultural and sport associations