Robert van der Drift

Robert van der Drift serves as the Managing Director at Eindhoven University of Technology since December 2016, overseeing the largest department, Mathematics & Computer Science, within a notable research university. Currently, Robert is a member of the Supervisory Board for both VHTO, focusing on the participation of girls and women in STEM, and EuFlex Employment Services, which supports recruitment and personnel development linked to TU/e. Previous experience includes roles as Program Director for Commit2Data at the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and various managerial positions at the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) from June 2002 to November 2016, where Robert fostered significant advancements in science. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Organic Chemistry and Chemical Computer Science from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and several executive programs related to governance and finance.