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Janssen (1965) is Managing Director of Niaba, the Netherlands' Biotech Industry Association. Niaba is the Netherlands' Biotechnology Industry Association. Its mission is to support the growth and development of biotechnology in The Netherlands by advocating favourable legislative and policy actions as well as providing valuable business networking opportunities. With more than 70 corporate members, Niaba represents the majority of the Dutch biotechnology companies and related organisations in human and animal healthcare, food, feed, agriculture and the environment. Niaba-members include large multinationals companies such as Unilever and Akzo Nobel / Organon,
as well as emerging biotechnology companies, major research universities and institutes, and other affiliated organisations.
Furthermore, Janssen is member of or advisor to several Dutch, European and worldwide organisations in business, science, technology and government.

He has studied history and communication at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. Before his current position, he was consultant in public affairs, public relations and communication. During this period, Janssen developed and managed major Dutch campaigns.