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ESA director Groothuis becomes new university secretary

Patrick Groothuis, working at TU/e since 2012 and for the last seven years as director of Education & Student Affairs (ESA), has been appointed as university secretary and director of General Affairs. He will start in his new position on June 1. Groothuis succeeds Susanne van Weelden, who is stepping down after four years.

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Groothuis began his TU/e career in 2012 as director of operations for the department of Mathematics & Computer Science. After almost four years, he became director of Education & Student Affairs (ESA).

Groothuis says he is proud and honored with this appointment. "The versatility of my new role appeals to me enormously. With the knowledge and experience of working in a department and support service, this feels like a natural next step."

Nicole Ummelen, vice president of the Executive Board: "With Patrick we have found someone with a strong vision, someone who can move our organization forward. We thank Susanne tremendously for her involvement and successful efforts over the past year.”

Van Weelden had served as secretary since February 1, 2019. She looks back on her time as secretary with a sense of satisfaction.

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