Speaker Bio

Since 2021, I am serving as the Ambassador in Muscat, Oman, representing the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Prior to this role, I was Head of Department for Crisis Management and Peace Operations. My diplomatic journey has taken me to diverse regions, including Afghanistan and Sudan, and I’ve also worked at our Permanent Mission to the European Union in Brussels. My career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs began in 2001, where I held various roles focusing on Latin America and the Horn of Africa.