Sophie van Zanten succeeds Bernard Alblas as Chair of the Young IRO board

12-02-2020

Sophie van Zanten succeeds Bernard Alblas as Chair of the Young IRO board

After years of enthusiastic dedication for Young IRO, Bernard Alblas has decided to step down as Chairman of the Young IRO board. His successor will be Sophie van Zanten.

Sophie: “After being part of the board for a year, with honour and pleasure I’ll take over Bernard’s position as Chairperson. In the past years, Bernard has made a tremendous contribution to Young IRO’s mission to make the Dutch offshore industry future-proof and empower the younger generation. My new role gives me the opportunity to further build on this. I am looking forward to working on this mission together with my colleagues in the Young IRO Board!“

Bernard: “Out with the old, in with the new; after 3 years it’s time for a new chairman. I look back with pride on the first 3 years of Young IRO. We succeeded in opening up the IRO to the Young Generation, creating a network of over 350 Young professionals that aim to innovate and strengthen the Dutch offshore industry. I look forward with enthusiasm and curiosity to what is yet to come. I had an amazing time working with great people and I have confidence in Sophie and the team to bring Young IRO to the next level.”