He is a general practitioner with 15 years of experience. Over the course of his career, he has worked in many different parts of the world — from Tanzania to Aruba, Sint Eustatius, mainland Netherlands, and in recent years Paris, France — each place bringing its own unique challenges.
Life on and around the water has always been one of his passions: sailing, kitesurfing, and diving are among his favorite activities. Earlier in 2025, he spent two months on board Bark Europa, sailing from Argentina via Antarctica to Namibia. That voyage gave him valuable seafaring experience and strengthened his love for life on board — from taking part in the sailing to meeting new people and enjoying breathtaking horizons and sunsets.