Loek Hermans new commissioner

Mr L.M.L.H.A. (Loek) Hermans MA is the new commissioner of 'the Facultatieve Group'. He replaces Mr M.G.M. Geerdink MA. Among other posts held, the liberal politician (VVD) was minister for Education, Culture and the Sciences and was the Queen’s Commissioner in Friesland. Hermans is currently chairman of MKB Nederland (Dutch Federation of Small and Medium-sized Businesses). Besides Mr Hermans, the Supervisory Board of 'the Facultatieve Group' consists of Mr H.E. Koning (chairman), Mrs T. van der Burg and Mr J. in ’t Veld.