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"I look forward to strengthening the collaboration between government, knowledge institutions, and businesses in Amsterdam in the field of scientific and applied research, with a focus on human-centered and responsible AI. This way, I aim to contribute to a thriving AI ecosystem!"
Welcome on board Geert, we look forward to moving forward with you!_(2).jpg?version=7134&width=640)
12 December 2024
Amsterdam AI Team Update
We are delighted to introduce the newest member of our Amsterdam AI family: Geert Wissink! As of January 1st 2024, Geert will board as Business Director of Amsterdam AI.
He has a background as a program manager at the Leiden University Medical Center and as an MT member at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision. Most recently being the program manager of the Centre Of Expertise Applied AI HvA.
"I look forward to strengthening the collaboration between government, knowledge institutions, and businesses in Amsterdam in the field of scientific and applied research, with a focus on human-centered and responsible AI. This way, I aim to contribute to a thriving AI ecosystem!"
Welcome on board Geert, we look forward to moving forward with you!
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