Popke Huizinga appointed director of IOS Press

Mr. Popke Huizinga has been appointed as director of IOS Press as of the 1st of February. The announcement was made by Dr. Einar Fredriksson during Mr. Huizinga’s 20th anniversary celebration on February 4th.

Dr. Fredriksson, who founded IOS Press in 1987, said: “Popke joined us in 1994, when the company was going through a difficult period. He has helped us build IOS Press into a successful academic publisher. His contributions in team building, sales and administration are significant and of lasting value.”

Mr. Huizinga, formerly Deputy Director, is touched by the trust given to him through his new appointment. “I am confident that with the over forty years of experience of Einar Fredriksson in the publishing business, combined with the good help of so many qualified colleagues and external partners around me, I will be able to fulfill all the duties and responsibilities accompanied with such an appointment.”

Dr. Fredriksson will stay involved in the day to day business of IOS Press.