Thijs van Lier appointed as new director

We are proud to announce the appointment of Thijs van Lier as the new director of Burgerweeshuis, effective February 1, 2025.
Thijs van Lier brings a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur and deep knowledge of the cultural sector. With his proven leadership and ability to bring people together, he will further strengthen and expand the organization.
Thijs van Lier has built a successful career as an entrepreneur and is known for his ability to connect various parties within the cultural sector. Thanks to his extensive network and strategic insight, he will work with the team to solidify Burgerweeshuis's position and create new opportunities in the dynamic cultural landscape.
“We are delighted with the arrival of Thijs, who brings a great mix of experience that he can use to strengthen and expand the position of Burgerweeshuis in the coming years. With Thijs, Burgerweeshuis gains a director who is ‘bilingual’; he breathes culture while also speaking the language of business operations. We wish him every success and enjoyment in his new role and look forward to our collaboration!” – Burgerweeshuis Board
Van Lier looks forward to working with the team and partners of Burgerweeshuis over the coming years to develop and expand new cultural initiatives.
"I am proud to be joining Burgerweeshuis and look forward to applying my experience and network to build on the development of this organization. I am convinced that together we can achieve something special for the cultural sector and for the city and region of Deventer," says Thijs van Lier
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thijsvanlier/