Hendrik Jan van Oostrum

Hendrik Jan van Oostrum is a seasoned professional in public affairs with extensive experience in the European Union sector. Currently serving as the Head of the EU Public Affairs Office and the Head of the Brussels Public Affairs Office at Ahold Delhaize since March 2012, van Oostrum also directs Van Oostrum & Partners. Previous roles include Head of the Brussels office at Detailhandel Nederland, European public affairs adviser at Nuon, and SME policy adviser at EuroCommerce. van Oostrum's career began as an economical and financial reporter at Het Financieele Dagblad, where reporting duties spanned from covering EU matters to general financial news. With a Ph.D. in business ethics from Utrecht University and a solid educational foundation in economics and journalism from Erasmus University Rotterdam, van Oostrum combines academic knowledge with practical experience in public affairs and journalism.