Number of Current Board & Advisor Roles 4
CB Rank (Investor) 133,312
  • Primary Job Title Startup Envoy NL
  • Primary Organization 
    StartupDelta

In 2010, She became Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda for Europe. This portfolio includes the information and communications technology (ICT) and telecommunications sectors. For example: ensuring trust and security for the Internet and new technologies; ensuring competitive communications, such as in the

mobile roaming market; building world-class European research and innovation in this sector; and above all getting every European Digital, with access to fast broadband, so we can make the most out of the Internet to support our economy and society.

Since 2004, She has worked for the European Commission, as one of the 27 Commissioners working to maintain a peaceful and prosperous Europe. From 2004 to 2009, She was Competition Commissioner, responsible for ensuring a level playing field for business in Europe, and fair prices and wide choice for consumers.

Neelie Kroes' political career started on the Rotterdam Municipal Council, and in 1971 she was elected as a Member of the Dutch Parliament for the liberal VVD party. From 1982-1989 she served as Minister for Transport, Public Works and Telecommunication in the Netherlands.

After politics she was appointed President of Nyenrode University from 1991-2000, and served on various company boards, including Lucent Technologies, Volvo, and P&O Nedlloyd.

Her charity work included advising the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and World Cancer Research Fund, and she has an ongoing interest in mental health issues.

Number of Current Jobs 1
Number of Past Jobs 3
Neelie Kroes is the Startup Envoy NL at StartupDelta. Additionally, Neelie Kroes has had 3 past jobs including Vice President (Commissioner for Digital Agenda) at EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs.
Organization Name  
Title At Company  
Start Date  
End Date  
EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs
Vice President (Commissioner for Digital Agenda)20102014
EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs
Competition Commissioner20042009
Nyenrode Business University
President19912000
Number of Current Board & Advisor Roles 4
Neelie Kroes holds 4 board and advisor roles including Advisor at Uber, Member of the Board of Directors at Salesforce, and Member of the Board of Directors at P&O Nedlloyd.