EFPIA appoints Elizabeth Kuiper as Director of European Affairs

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EFPIA appoints Elizabeth Kuiper as Director of European Affairs

14.03.14

In EFPIA's efforts to improve its service to EU-level policymakers and expand its capabilities to represent its members, it has appointed Elizabeth Kuiper as Director of European Affairs. In this capacity Elizabeth will report to Richard Bergström, the Director General of EFPIA, and work closely with the other Directors active on the Brussels scene.

Elizabeth currently works as attachee at the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the EU, where she represents the Netherlands in EU negotiations in the field of health, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Prior to this, Elizabeth worked as political adviser to the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sports in the Dutch cabinet Balkenende-IV, delivering special advice and support on healthcare policy related subjects. This was subsequent to her job as staff member of the Dutch Society of Surgeons. Elizabeth studied at the University of Utrecht and holds an MA in Dutch language and literature.

Elizabeth takes on her new position May 1.