El Comité Ejecutivo y la Asamblea General de Socios de EuropaBio confirmaron el nombramiento de Tjerk de Ruiter como presidente de la asociación. De Ruiter es director ejecutivo de la innovadora biotecnología industrial holandesa Corbion, líder del mercado mundial de ácido láctico, derivados del ácido láctico y una empresa líder en emulsionantes, mezclas de enzimas funcionales, minerales, vitaminas e ingredientes de algas.
Commenting on his appointment, De Ruiter said: “I am thrilled to become EuropaBio’s new chairman at a time when our sector has a great story to tell about the solutions it can provide in response to some of the bigger questions people and planet are facing today. EuropaBio is uniquely positioned to promote more knowledge about biotech innovation in Europe and to share the enthusiasm of biotech innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs with the wider public. In light of next year’s European elections, one of our first priorities will be to ensure policymakers understand that Europe’s biotech is globally leading with the innovative solutions the sector provides and that ensuring the right framework for its growth is key for Europe’s future.
El mandato de De Ruiter como presidente no es remunerado y se extiende hasta 2020.