Gerjan Huis in ’t Veld is educated as a biologist and science writer, but has a 34 years career in consumer work at Consumentenbond in the Netherlands. He worked as editor, editor-in chief, research manager, and head of the Publications division. Since 2010 he is manager of the Campaigning & Communications division, and a member of the Consumentenbond Management Team. Since 2010 he is a member of the BEUC Executive Board; in 2012 and 2013 he acted as BEUC treasurer; and in 2014 he was elected as vice-president of BEUC.