Yvonne Nassar and Patrick Roubroeks start as Commissioners on 1 July
Effective July 1, Yvonne Nassar and Patrick Roubroeks will join the MECC Maastricht Supervisory Board. A vacancy arose after the recent departure of Marielle Heijltjes, who had completed her term. The application process resulted in several good reactions. Both selected candidates are highly qualified and possess a wide range of specialties, knowledge and experience. For this reason, the decision was made to add both of them to the SB. Together with Chairman Albert Verlinde and Lian Doesburg, they now form the MECC Maastricht Supervisory Board.
Albert Verlinde, Chairman of the MECC Maastricht Supervisory Board, and Rob van de Wiel, General Director MECC Maastricht: ‘We are thrilled with the appointment of Yvonne Nassar and Patrick Roubroeks as new members of our Supervisory Board. Their extensive knowledge and experience make them a welcome addition to the board and will further help us realise our current ambitions. We are truly grateful for Marielle Heijltjes’ dedication and her positive contribution to our organisation.’
About Yvonne Nassar
Yvonne Nassar has worked for the Van Gogh Museum since January 2021, and as a member of the management team, she headeds up the Marketing & Communications Group. She recently announced her upcoming departure. In the past, she has worked at RAI Amsterdam as well as in the international hotel industry where she gained extensive experience in marketing, communications and hospitality. In addition to a degree from the Hotel Management School, Nassar earned her MBA in general management & strategy and successfully completed the supervisory training programme at Erasmus University. Nassar lived and worked in Limburg for many years in the past, giving her valuable knowledge and insight on the region, a history that will serve her well in her role on the MECC Maastricht Supervisory Board. Her personal mission is to connect people to achieve sustainable business growth and to ensure a colourful future for everyone.
About Patrick Roubroeks
Patrick Roubroeks started his career as a journalist producer for the cultural division at Dutch broadcasting organisation, NOS. He then became an executive producer for IDTV Arts & Events. In 2001, he started his company, XSAGA The Experience Company in Amsterdam, for which he won dozens of national and international awards, putting him at the top of the Bea World Top Ranking list, considered by many to be the Oscars of the event and live communication business. Born in Roermond, Roubroeks has access to a large network in the national and international event, TV and hospitality industry. He is also a highly-sought-after consultant in the world of art and culture and is an enthusiastic instructor at various colleges as well as for the Master in Event Management programme. He also writes columns for Dutch trade journals on a very regular basis.
