Peter Stolk, chair of Holland High Tech, where the Top Sector High Tech Systems and Materials and the TKI HTSM board are united, commented: “I am deeply honoured to take over Marc Hendrikse's role within Holland High Tech. Much has been achieved in the past 13 years, and I am very excited to continue building on this innovation together with the organisation and all stakeholders in our ecosystem from 1 January 2025. Our high-tech systems and materials sector plays a crucial role in the necessary transitions for the future of the Netherlands. Through technological applications and key enabling technologies in our public-private partnerships, we can truly contribute to a safe, liveable, energy-resilient, and circular Netherlands.”
Leo Warmerdam, director of Holland High Tech and TKI HTSM, stated: “With his PhD in Experimental Physics from AMOLF and his extensive experience at organisations such as Philips, NXP, ASML, and Ampleon, Peter is exceptionally well-suited to address the innovation challenges we face, together with our (top) team, board, and partners. Over the past decades, he has gained broad management experience in international research, industrial, and business environments within the semiconductor, lighting, and automotive industries. His expertise as a connector in cross-functional projects and complex ecosystems ensures a strong alignment with the challenges and the people who will address them.”
Marc Hendrikse, an outgoing figurehead of the Top Sector High Tech Systems and Materials, remarked: “Innovation in the high-tech industry is not a sprint; it’s a marathon, and we must continue to emphasise that. We’ve known since the development of the sawmill that collaboration in the Netherlands can lead to inventive solutions for global challenges, contributing to our prosperity. What we started centuries ago continues in 2024 and well into the future. I am pleased that Peter, with all his experience, will take over and, together with the Holland High Tech team, work on innovations for our future under the motto: Global Challenges, Smart Solutions.” Marc Hendrikse celebrated his farewell on 9 December during the "High-Tech Holland’s Glory" symposium in Eindhoven, in the company of leading figures from the business community, knowledge institutions, and government.
About Peter Stolk
From 1 January 2025, Peter Stolk will chair Holland High Tech, the Top Sector High Tech Systems and Materials. From 2018 to April 2024, he served as Senior Vice President and CTO at Ampleon. Between 2015 and 2018, he was Vice President of Development & Engineering at ASML, co-responsible for the Deep UV Business Line. Before that, he held various roles at Philips from 2009 to 2015 in the Netherlands and internationally, including CTO of Automotive at Philips Lighting. From 2002 to 2009, he worked at NXP Semiconductors in various roles across different countries. Since his studies, he has demonstrated a strong affinity for technology. He holds a master’s degree (cum laude) in Experimental Physics from the University of Amsterdam and a PhD in the same field from Utrecht University (conducted at AMOLF).
The website www.hollandhightech.nl will host an in-depth interview with Peter Stolk, the new leader of Holland High Tech, in January 2025.
