Ruud Coolen van Brakel

Ruud Coolen van Brakel is an experienced leader serving as a member and incoming chairman of the Supervisory Board at Daelzicht since March 2024 and as chairman of the Supervisory Board at Severinus since September 2022. Since 1995, Ruud has held the position of Director and chairman at the Instituut Verantwoord Medicijngebruik, focusing on evidence-based medication use. Additionally, Ruud chairs the Supervisory Board at Via Jeugd and formerly led Almata and entrea lindenhout, organizations supporting youth and foster care. Ruud was a director at Justus Magnus BV until December 2022 and served as vice chairman at Stichting KOH, contributing to primary healthcare quality. Media experience includes hosting the talk show De Publieke Zaak from 2006 to 2015, and involvement with the Aesclepedia foundation aimed at giving patients a voice. Educational background includes a degree in Sociology from Radboud University and other professional development courses.