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Aart Jan de Geus was born on 28 July, 1955 in Doorn, Netherlands, is a Dutch politician and businessman. Discover Aart Jan de Geus's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

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Occupation Politician · Civil servant · Jurist · Trade Union leader · Accountant · Political consultant · Management consultant · Businessman · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Lobbyist
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 28 July 1955
Birthday 28 July
Birthplace Doorn, Netherlands
Nationality Netherlands

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Aart Jan de Geus Net Worth

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1955

Aart Jan de Geus (born 28 July 1955) is a retired Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party and businessman.

1970

In the mid-1970s, De Geus joined the youth organization of the Dutch ARP (Anti-Revolutionary Party), a predecessor of the CDA.

Through the years he held various positions in both parties.

1980

After receiving his Master of Laws in 1980, he did post-graduate studies in labor law at Radboud University Nijmegen.

In 1980, de Geus became a lawyer for the industrial trade union of the Christelijk Nationaal Vakverbond (CNV).

In subsequent years he rose through the organization, eventually joining the board of directors.

1988

In 1988, he joined the umbrella organization of the CNV confederation and was appointed its deputy chairman in 1993.

His responsibilities in this position included social security, pensions, health and employment.

He was also a member of the Socioeconomic Advisory Council, the Dutch government’s highest body for economic and social policy issues, one that is anchored in the constitution and whose members are appointed by the crown.

1998

In 1998, De Geus became a partner at the corporate consultancy Boer & Croon in Amsterdam.

There he worked on projects relating to the welfare state for both public and private institutions.

He also joined the supervisory board of the Academic Hospital of Maastricht, the advisory council of the Association of Dutch Health Insurers, and the Council of Churches where he was responsible for social policy issues.

He was also a member of the National Refugees Council.

2002

He served as Minister of Labor and Social Affairs from 2002 to 2007.

Then he worked as Deputy Secretary-General for the OECD.

In 2002, Jan Peter Balkenende appointed de Geus as minister of social affairs and employment (first Balkenende cabinet).

He also served as health minister for eight months.

From 2002 to 2007, he served under Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende in the Netherlands as minister of social affairs and employment.

2004

In 2004, he withstood a vote of no confidence brought by the opposition Social Democratic, Socialist and Green parties.

2007

He was a member of the Dutch government until 2007 (second and third Balkenende cabinets).

While in office, de Geus initiated comprehensive social policy reforms with the goal of making the country's social security system more sustainable and including more people in the labor market.

For example, he restructured the public- and private-sector job referral systems.

He also included local-level governments in the funding structure for social assistance programs.

He was considered a supporter of the country's polder model, an approach that brings together employers, trade unions and government experts to negotiate wages and working conditions.

Despite his earlier activities for the CNV trade union confederation, his relationship with the country's trade unions proved difficult.

In 2007, de Geus was appointed deputy secretary-general of the OECD.

In this role he advanced a number of causes including environmentally friendly economic growth.

He also criticized the division present in the German job market, above all since it allowed young and well-trained workers to benefit to a greater degree from the country's economic upturn.

2011

In 2011, the Bertelsmann Stiftung appointed de Geus to its executive board.

2012

From 2012 to 2019, De Geus was Chairman and CEO of the Bertelsmann Stiftung.

In 2012, he became the board's chairman when Gunter Thielen retired.

The Bertelsmann Stiftung thus increased its independence from the Mohn family, owners of the Bertelsmann group.

As chairman, de Geus launched the initiative to internationalize the foundation's activities.

Today, de Geus is responsible for projects relating to Europe, democracy and sustainable economies as well as international megatrends and partnerships.

He is responsible for projects relating to Europe, democracy and sustainable economies as well as international megatrends and partnerships.

He previously served as the deputy secretary-general of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

2020

Since January 2020, he has been Chairman of the Goldschmeding Foundation.

De Geus began studying law at the Utrecht University while also training as a bookkeeper.

He ended his training after two years in order to concentrate exclusively on his studies.

He later transferred to Erasmus University Rotterdam, where the law program had a more practical orientation.