Victor van der Chijs

Who is Victor van der Chijs?

Victor van der Chijs is a Dutch entrepreneur. Since October 1, 2013 he is the President of the Executive Board of the University of Twente, the highest managing body of this university. The University of Twente is a technical university that offers research and degree programmes in engineering and in the social and behavioral sciences. In keeping with its entrepreneurial spirit, the university is committed to making economic and social contribution to society. Van der Chijs is currently re-evaluating the strategic direction of the university under the flag of Vision 2020, Together with students, staff, alumni and external stakeholders of the University of Twente, he is working on a more focused strategy for the future of the university, with the aim of finding solutions for major social issues.