Mirjam van Praag
Chair of the Executive Board
Vrije Universiteit
Mirjam van Praag is Chair of the Executive Board of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. From the three priority areas of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam – sustainable, diverse and enterprising – students, researchers and entrepreneurs contribute to a smart, green and healthy Amsterdam region. The Amsterdam Economic Board increases the value and inspiration of the university.
With more Impact & Entrepreneurship based on knowledge, Mirjam wants to position knowledge institutions to partner with businesses, startups and public institutions to make a difference. Exactly on the important themes that the Amsterdam Economic Board’s wonderful network also embraces.
“We can only innovate together towards that truly smart, green and healthy Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.”