Vincent van Dijk, Secretary General, Etira

Vincent van Dijk is Secretary General of ETIRA, the European trade association of remanufacturers of toner and inkjet cartridges.

Since the creation of ETIRA in 2003 by its 15 founding members, the association has grown to more than 55 members across 15 countries and is now recognised as the official European industry representation.

ETIRA serves its members by promoting global quality remanufacturing, by telling the world about our products, by lobbying for industry-friendly laws, and by bringing remanufacturers together through regular network meetings.

Vincent is a seasoned expert in multi-national industry representation, having managed several trade associations in both Brussels and The Hague for more than 12 years. During his tenure in Brussels, he acquired major experience in EU affairs, providing strategic counsel to multinational clients in the US and Europe.

Vincent holds a law degree, specialising in corporate law, from the University of Leiden. Born in 1962, he is of Dutch nationality and fluent in Dutch, English, German and French, and has basic knowledge of Spanish. He is a regular speaker at international seminars and congresses.