Education (qualifications and diplomas)

• 1991-1991 : University, Social science: History, State University of Leiden
• 1993-1994 : Post-doctoral training in management and public administration

Professional career

• 1991-1993 : Translator
• 1993-1994 : Trainee policy adviser, Gouda Council (Public service /Government (other areas))
• 1994-1994 : Adviser to a Member of the European Parliament (EU institution (other areas))
• 1996-2004 : Secretary-General, ELDR Group, Committee of the Regions (EU institution (other areas))

Political career

Offices held in a political party or national trade union

• 1993-1994 : Member of the executive committee, Delft section of D66
• 2000-2003 : Chair, Belgian section of D66

Other activities

• 2009-2014 : Chair, Humanistische Omroep (Humanist Broadcasting Foundation)
• 2014- ... : Member of the advisory board of Privacy International
• 2014- ... : Honorary Member of the National Secular Society