Lintsen will start his new board position at NLR on 15 June. This means that he will leave the UvA slightly earlier than the end of his second term. Lintsen was appointed on 1 September 2017 and was reappointed in 2021, each time for a period of four years.

‘I have had the pleasure of working for a special and wonderful university for the past eight years,’ says Lintsen. ‘With the end of my time at the UvA in sight, the opportunity arose to become CFO of the NLR, a wonderful knowledge institute in aerospace. I could not let that opportunity pass me by. The fact that I am already making the transition in mid-June has to do with the simultaneous appointment of two other board members: the NLR is getting a completely new, three-person board. As CFO, I will be responsible for the overall financial management, the budget and reporting. I am looking forward to it, but at the same time I will of course miss the UvA and all the people within the UvA.’

‘We are saying goodbye to an expert and amiable board member,’ says Jolande Sap, chair of the Supervisory Board of the UvA. ‘Jan’s knowledge, expertise and keen eye have been invaluable to the UvA. He has worked decisively and collegially for the university, on all fronts and in particular for business operations, finances and accommodation. Jan leaves behind stable foundations. We are very grateful to him for that.’

Edith Hooge, president of the Executive Board: ‘Jan and I have worked together for almost a year. During that time, we have got to know each other well and I have great appreciation for everything he has done for the UvA and the challenges he has managed to overcome. He has ensured a financially healthy organisation and has managed to make great strides in the development of the university’s real estate development. We will not only miss his clear administrative eye, but also his sense of humour. We wish him every success in his new position.’

The procedure for selecting Lintsen’s successor at the UvA is underway. The Supervisory Board is expected to be able to appoint a new Executive Board member shortly.