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Michiel Servaes

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Algemeen directeur at Oxfam Novib
📍 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Michiel Servaes is the General Director of Oxfam Novib, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles as a Member of Parliament for the PvdA and a diplomat for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His expertise lies in international relations, social development, and humanitarian aid. He holds an MA from Leiden University.

His career demonstrates a deep personal commitment to international justice and combating inequality. This dedication to human rights and creating a fairer world has been a consistent driving force, from his work as a diplomat and politician to his current leadership role at a major NGO.

Unique fact: During his time as an MP, he served as an international election observer in countries including Ukraine and Russia.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Algemeen directeur
Job Level
Junior
Location
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
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Priorities

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Humanitarian Aid
As Director of Oxfam Novib and Action Chairman for Giro555, he actively leads and speaks on emergency relief efforts, such as the response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake.
Economic Inequality
He is a prominent voice on global economic disparity, frequently discussing Oxfam's annual inequality report in the media, particularly around the World Economic Forum.
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Career

Work history

10-2018
Algemeen directeur
Oxfam Novib
10-2018
Member of the Executive Board / Executive Directors Forum
Oxfam International
10-2018
Lid Bestuur / Actievoorzitter
Samenwerkende Hulporganisaties - Giro555
11-2017 - 8-2018
Plaatsvervangend Directeur
Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken
9-2012 - 3-2017
Lid Tweede Kamer der Staten Generaal
PvdA
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Media appearances

Oxfam Novib-directeur Michiel Servaes over zijn bezoek aan Gaza .... Featured in Apple Podcasts (Het Uur)
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Michiel Servaes wordt nieuwe directeur van Oxfam Novib. Featured in Oxfam Novib
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Education
MA
Leiden University
2017 - 2018
Baak Leiderschapsprogramma (BLP)
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