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Jan Zuidam (Dutch) studied chemistry at Delft Technical University.He joined DSM Research in Geleen in 1973. Between 1977 and 1983 he worked at a variety of positions including Melamine Plant Manager, Head of Purchasing for DSM’s former Organic Products Group, and Head of Production in the Special Products business unit. In 1987, he was appointed Director of the acquisition DSM Andeno. In 1990, he was appointed Director of Corporate Strategy for the DSM Group. In 1992, Jan returned to DSM Research; this time, though, as Director. He joined the Managing Board of Directors in 1998. Supervisory directorships and other positions held: member of the Supervisory Board of Gamma Holding N.V. chairman of the Association of the Dutch Chemical Industry (VNCI) member of the Netherlands Academy of Technology and Innovation member of the Supervisory Board of the Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht (Netherlands) chairman of the Supervisory Board of the ORBIS medicare group member Platform Beta/technology member of the Advisory Board of SenterNovem member of the Board of Recommendation of Leaders for Nature. | 