Edwin Van Huis

Edwin Van Huis is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various cultural and scientific institutions. Notable positions include Board Member at Rathenau Instituut and Managing Director at Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, where the focus was on preserving and presenting Dutch art and history. Currently, Edwin serves as Chair of the Supervisory Board at Amsterdam University of the Arts and Member of The Supervisory Board at SURF. Edwin has held significant roles at Naturalis Biodiversity Center as Director General, and as President of CETAF - Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities. With academic credentials from institutions such as Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht and Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Edwin possesses a strong foundation in biology and business management. Additionally, Edwin has contributed to various boards and committees, including the International Barcode of Life Consortium and Distributed System of Scientific Collections.