Nienke Venema leads SDM, monitors the strategic direction, and oversees the financial continuity of the organization. She also represents SDM externally, including as a shareholder in DPG Media B.V. and De Correspondent B.V.

Mieke de Vos translates SDM’s strategy into practice and ensures that the organization is capable of executing it.

Karlijn Bink is responsible for operational processes in the areas of finance, IT, HR, and compliance. She also serves as the point of contact for the surviving relatives of the illegal Parool.

Sümeyye Ekmekçi oversees the strategic coherence and implementation of complex programs and projects within SDM.

Lisa Peters shapes SDM’s external relations and ensures their implementation, ranging from strategic communication and events to relationship management.

Thomas Boeschoten closely monitors technological and digital developments and contributes to SDM’s vision on the impact of technology on a well-informed society.

Casper Siffels leads and contributes to SDM’s projects in the field of media for democracy.

Tim Schoot Uiterkamp coordinates research projects and ensures effective knowledge sharing within the organization.

Britt van Sloun translates SDM’s strategic direction into communication plans. She helps shape the way the organization positions itself and translates SDM’s activities into clear content.

Wout van Zaale manages SDM’s social media channels, writes newsletters, and keeps the website up to date.

Kim Schuiten contributes to the success of SDM’s projects by supporting their implementation.

Mirjam van der Zijden-Grotjohann is the primary point of contact and the central hub of the organization. In addition to office management duties, she supports the team.