Fons Jurgens is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience, currently serving as a member of the Raad van Commissie at Theater aan de Parade and as a member of the Algemeen Bestuur at VNO-NCW and Club Van Elf. In addition, Fons holds the position of Algemeen Directeur and Chairman of the Board at Efteling, a role held since 1995, alongside various leadership titles in different capacities. Fons is the co-founder of Halsche Stoombierbrouwerij and has held multiple board memberships in organizations such as Fundis, VisitBrabant Partners, and Midpoint Brabant. Educational qualifications include a Master in Management and Organisation from Erasmus Centrum voor Zorgbestuur and studies at several prestigious institutions including Vlerick Business School and Wageningen University & Research.