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Rutger Haandrikman

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Directeur at Long Alliantie Nederland
📍 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Rutger Haandrikman is the Director of the Dutch Lung Alliance (Long Alliantie Nederland), where he leverages his extensive background in public affairs and corporate communications from companies like Gilead Sciences and Novo Nordisk. He holds an Executive MBA from Rotterdam School of Management and is experienced in influencing policy and advising boards.

Describing himself as a family man first, Rutger is driven by a mission of service and creating positive societal change. He identifies as a non-conformist and a team player who sees compromise as a valuable tool but holds firm on core principles. He is dedicated to setting a strong example.

He explicitly transitioned from the corporate pharmaceutical sector to his current role to make a greater societal impact.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Directeur
Location
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Priorities

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Lung Health Advocacy
As Director of the Dutch Lung Alliance, he leads initiatives to improve respiratory care, from promoting vaccinations to advocating against the dangers of vaping.
Public Health Policy
Draws on a long career in public and government affairs at organizations like Gilead and Novo Nordisk to shape healthcare policy and engage with decision-makers.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Directeur
Long Alliantie Nederland
1-2023 - 3-2024
Associate Director Public Affairs
Gilead Sciences
10-2021 - 12-2022
Corporate & Public Affairs Lead
Novo Nordisk
7-2015 - 9-2021
Team Manager Public Affairs / Gezonde Samenleving
Hartstichting
6-2013 - 2-2015
Senior Manager National & Key Accounts
Coca-Cola European Partners
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Rutger Haandrikman stelt zich voor. Featured in Long Alliantie Nederland
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Haandrikman nieuwe directeur Long Alliantie Nederland. Featured in CAHAG
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Education
2011 - 2012
Executive MBA
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
1997 - 2003
Master's Degree
Radboud University
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