About me

  • I was born in Oldenzaal and now live in Den Haag
  • I first took on Informatics (nerd) and then Psychology (sociaal)
  • My first computer was a BBC-B
  • I am a civil servant since 28 years (but still not a real one)
  • I work for the government to have a significant impact on society
  • Since 2010 I am CIO at the Dutch "Ministry of Health Welfare and Sport" (and proud of it!)
  • I am the proud father of two teenage daughters who fulltime live with me alone
  • I speak too fast, get distracted too easily and jump all over the place (but try to change that)
  • Together with a fantastic team we strive to improve ICT and information exchange to improve health(care)
  • I engage in in sports not often enough, should go to the movies more often and see my friends not as often as I'd like (but trying to change that too!)
  • I am old (according to my daughters)