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Wim van der Zande appointed chair of NNV

Published on April 16, 2026
Category Corporate

Former ARCNL director Wim van der Zande was recently appointed the next chairperson of the Dutch Physics Association (NNV). For the next year he will transition into the role via the position of vice-chairperson, before succeeding current chairperson Christa Hooijer.

Wim van der Zande (left) and current NNV chairperson Christa Hooijer (right). Photo: Sissi de Beer (NNV)

“I look forward to guiding the NNV towards a stronger position within the policy landscape of the Netherlands,” says Wim.

We look forward to continuing to work with Wim in his new position, and have no doubt that he will excel in this role.

For more information about the appointment and the NNV, visit the NNV website (in Dutch).