Annet Koster

Annet Koster serves as the Directeur of Koninklijke Vereniging van Nederlandse Reders (KVNR) since March 2018, representing the Dutch maritime industry and advocating for collective interests and individual advisory support for members. Additionally, Annet holds positions on the boards of VNO-NCW, Rotterdam Maritime Capital of Europe, European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA), and the International Chamber of Shipping. Prior to KVNR, Annet was Directeur of MKB-Nederland’s Project Foundation from August 2005 to March 2018, overseeing project acquisition and management, with notable growth in project diversity. Annet began their career as Project Manager for Business Development and later as Secretary of Retail Crime at Platform Detailhandel Nederland. Annet holds a Master’s Degree in Law from Leiden University, with studies completed between 1997 and 2004.