Socires has a new director. On January 1, 2024, Kees Buitendijk officially took over the stick of Ewald Wermuth. Kees has been around since 2016 Socires employed and has been involved in programmes on financial sector, ethics and society; new applications of the Rhineland thinking; and the trust and social capital in politics and civil society.

Kees Buitendijk outlined the introduction to the Round Table on Confidence in Democracy (6 November 2023).

Kees Buitendijk studied business, public administration and philosophy. In addition to his work at Socires he proposed Amsterdam University Press with colleague Cor van Beuningen the book Finance and the Common Good (2019) together. He also wrote pieces for a.o. de Volkskrant, Christian Democratic Recognitions (CDV) and Volzin Magazine.

Pieter van Geel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board: 'Socires comes into another phase of development. Having regard to his background, knowledge and experience acquired and great involvement in all for which he Socires We are convinced that Kees can take the next step to organise beautiful activities, publications and projects with an enhanced team."

About Socires
Socires is an independent think tank based in The Hague. The programmes focus on complex societal issues in relation to politics, governance, economy, culture and ecology. We believe that the problems, challenges and crises that we as a society face are not solved by one party. Socires develop forms of dialogue and cooperation in which several actors develop the willingness and capacity to take responsibility together and to work for sustainable change. In addition, we do (scientific) research; develop social analyses; organise public meetings; and provide publications, articles and other media. In our work we have an eye for the widest possible range of social partners.

Do you want to meet Kees Buitendijk or do you have a suggestion for an interesting program or further Cooperation? Please contact: k.buitendijk@socires.nl