Stichting AAP
David van Gennep has a diverse work experience. David started their career as a construction manager at Stichting AAP, a rescue center for exotic animals, from October 1991 to December 1993. David then took on the roles of fundraiser and general manager from January 1994 to November 1995, and later became the CEO of the organization from October 1995 onwards. In 2011, they established their own company called Van Gennep Animal Matters, where they serve as the owner. Additionally, they worked as a research coordinator at the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality from 1990 to 1992, focusing on the reintroduction and health of migratory fish.
David van Gennep began their education at Coolsma in 1970 and completed their studies in 1975. Following this, they attended Revius Lyceum from 1974 to 1979, where they earned their Havo degree. In 1981, they enrolled in Leiden University to study chemistry for a year. From 1982 to 1989, David pursued a degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), earning the degree name of "drs."
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Stichting AAP
AAP rescue centre for exotic animals AAP strives for a better future for exotic animal like primates, big cats and other exotic mammals. Unfortunately, we keep finding too many animals in difficult situations. They are illegally traded, misused as pets or mistreated in the tourism and entertainment industries. AAP’s approach is preventive, looking for long-term solutions to all these problems: informing the general public and making the case for better animal legislation in Europe is the first step. We rescue animals in need of urgent help so that they stand a chance to a better life. Our team helps them to become healthy and to ‘learn’ how to be an animal again, while looking for a permanent housing solution. That way we can make room in our rescue facilities in The Netherlands and Spain for new animals. Sharing our knowledge and working together with similar organizations such us the members of Eurogroup for Animals multiplies our impact.