As of 1 June, HZ has an interim Executive Board to replace Barbara Oomen and Hans Camps. Jacomine Ravensbergen is the interim chair of the Executive Board, and John Dane has been appointed as interim member.
The recruitment of two new board members is in full swing. The aim is to appoint them in the first period of the new academic year. The interim directors have been appointed to ensure continuity. Barbara Oomen recently announced that she would be stepping down from her position on 1 June. In addition, interim member Hans Camps, who joined HZ in January, has unfortunately had to step down with immediate effect due to personal circumstances.
Jacomine Ravensbergen starts as interim chair
Jacomine Ravensbergen has been appointed interim chair of the Executive Board. As a former director of Avans University of Applied Sciences, she has extensive experience in higher education. ‘I have very fond memories of working with HZ in the field of education and research,’ says Jacomine. ‘High quality and great people to work with. I would like to contribute to a successful conclusion to this academic year and a smooth start to the next. I am looking forward to working with the organisation to prepare for a great start to the new Executive Board.’
Jacomine Ravensbergen starts as interim chair of the Executive Board (Photo: Ilse Wolf)
John Dane starts as interim member
From 2013 to 2022, John Dane had a successful career at HZ University of Applied Sciences. Among other things, he was a member of the Executive Board for four years, chairman of the Executive Board for four years and ended his career as project leader for accommodation. His commitment to HZ, and thus to Zeeland and higher education, has been of great value. John: ‘I had a wonderful time at HZ; it is a great university of applied sciences. I enjoy working with great colleagues to make a meaningful contribution to (young) people who are preparing for their future through their studies and to the (Zeeland) professional field, which can attract high-quality professionals. HZ has a special place in my heart.’
Recruitment of permanent directors
The recruitment of candidates for permanent positions on the Executive Board is handled by Chasse Executive Search.