Kees de Jong

Kees de Jong is an experienced executive with a strong background in international cooperation and development. Currently serving as Executive Director at Wilde Ganzen since August 2018, Kees previously held the position of Director International Cooperation and Director at Edukans from 2002 to August 2018. Prior roles include Deputy Director at UnieNzv from 2004 to December 2015 and Deputy Director at Unie voor Christelijk Onderwijs from 1994 to 2003, alongside a stint as Head of Communication and Fundraising. Kees began a career in fundraising at Youth for Christ Netherlands in 1993 and served as General Manager at SNV in Botswana from 1989 to 1992. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Development - Extension - Agriculture Science from Wageningen University & Research, earned between 1981 and 1988.