Born 19 May 1944. Graduated in 1968 at Technical University Delft in Aeronautical Engineering.

Career:
Netherlands Aerospace Agency (NIVR) (1967-1974).

Fokker Aircraft (1974-1988), starting in engineering and project management. From 1984 Managing Director of all Manufacturing Operations within Fokker (aircraft and space).

Fokker Space (1988-1997), Managing Director.

WL | Delft Hydraulics (from 1997 up to now), Managing Director