SDM Team

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Nienke Venema
Executive Director

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.

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Mieke de Vos
Head of Strategy and Organization

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

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Karlijn Bink
Head of Operations

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.

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Sümeyye Ekmekçi
Strategy Lead

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

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Lisa Peters
Lead External Relations

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

Thomas Boeschoten
Senior Policy Advisor Media and Technology

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

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Casper Siffels
Policy Officer Media and Democracy

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

Britt van Sloun
Communicatiespecialist

Britt van Sloun vertaalt SDM’s koers naar communicatieplannen. Ze geeft mede vorm aan de manier waarop de organisatie zich positioneert en vertaalt SDM’s activiteiten naar heldere content.

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Tim Schoot Uiterkamp
Policy Officer Knowledge and Research

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

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Wout van Zaale
Communications Officer

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

Kim Schuiten
Project Officer

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

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Mirjam Grotjohann
Office Manager

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.