Richard Bats

Richard Bats is an experienced HR professional currently serving as Adviseur Organisatieontwikkeling en coaching and Manager HRM at Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit (NZa) since June 2021. Previous roles include Manager HR - Arbeidsvoorwaarden, Strategie & Communicatie and Manager HR Expertise & Advies at de Volksbank from 2018 to June 2021, where Richard was responsible for key HR strategies and initiatives. Richard's extensive background also includes leading HR departments at Veiligheidsregio Zaanstreek-Waterland, asr, and Fortis Insurance, with a focus on HR transformation, talent development, and data-driven HR initiatives. Richard holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management and has completed several management and leadership programs at prestigious institutions, including Nyenrode Business University and INSEAD.