The Dutch playing regulatory authority (Kansspelautoriteit) has named Michel Groothuizen as its new chairman.
The search for a brand new chief started in October final 12 months when Jansen introduced his retirement. Groothuizen, a authorized professional in public administration, has spent the final 4 years because the deputy director basic of the Dutch Custodial Establishments Company (DJI).
Ric de Rooij, the deputy secretary-general on the Ministry of Justice and Safety, chargeable for KSA, remarked:
With Michel, the KSA will acquire a brand new chief with intensive administrative experience and deep information of the area. Given the dynamic nature of playing, his appointment is essential. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with Michel.
Previous to this function, Groothuizen held positions similar to the final director of the Netherlands Institute for Forensic Psychiatry and served as a deputy decide on the Arnhem Courtroom of Attraction for 15 years. His tenure on the Ministry of Justice and Safety, notably because the coverage director from 2001 to 2015, concerned pivotal tasks, together with the institution of KSA in 2012.
Reflecting on his earlier involvement, Groothuizen expressed:
Previous endeavors resonate profoundly. My tasks as coverage director from 2007 onward included overseeing the playing file, notably spearheading the institution of the Gaming Authority in 2012. Though it took almost a decade for the laws governing on-line playing to materialize, my affiliation had ceased by then.
Accepting the brand new function, Groothuizen described it as βan exciting alternative,β marking a brand new chapter in his profession.
