Ingrid Thijssen currently serves as the leader of VNO-NCW, a position held since June 2020. Prior to this role, Ingrid Thijssen was the CEO and Chair of the Executive Board at Alliander from May 2014 to June 2020, and held various leadership roles at NS Reizigers, including Directievoorzitter and Directeur Operations from December 2008 to March 2014. Earlier experience includes positions such as Directeur Vervoer and Productiedirecteur Randstad Zuid at NS Reizigers between 2005 and 2008, and Productiemanager Amersfoort from 2001 to 2004. Ingrid Thijssen's education includes a degree from Utrecht University (1987-1993), studies at Nyenrode Business University (2008-2010), and ongoing education at INSEAD since 2010.