Bert Voorbraak

Bert Voorbraak is the Algemeen directeur (General Director) of Logius, a position he assumed on February 26, 2024.12 Here are some key details about Bert Voorbraak and his role at Logius:

Background and Experience

Bert Voorbraak has a diverse background in both the private and public sectors:

• He started his career at Philips before transitioning to the public sector.2
• He worked at the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration, where he was involved in a major digital transformation project.2
• Prior to joining Logius, he held the position of Director of Management and Development at the Kadaster (Dutch Land Registry).1
• His experience includes roles such as CIO at the Legal Aid Board, IV Director of Data Services at UWV, and IT Director and CIO at the University and University of Applied Sciences of Amsterdam.1

Role at Logius

As the General Director of Logius, Voorbraak is responsible for:

• Leading the agency that manages crucial digital products for the Dutch government, including DigiD, MijnOverheid, Digipoort, and Berichtenbox.1
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of the Generic Digital Infrastructure for the government.1
• Guiding Logius through a significant transition period, including the migration to a new ICT infrastructure.2

Vision and Priorities

Voorbraak's approach to his role at Logius includes:

• Focusing on making Logius's services as simple and reliable as possible for end-users.1
• Prioritizing the migration of the ICT infrastructure, which he sees as a critical project that has taken too long.2
• Emphasizing cybersecurity and privacy protection in the development of digital government services.3
• Promoting openness, transparency, and collaboration within the digital government sector.3

Leadership Style

Voorbraak is described as:

• A committed administrator with a strong IT background and a keen eye for end-users.1
• Someone who values openness and stability within the organization.1
• An advocate for talent development and creating a positive work environment to attract and retain staff.2

In his role, Bert Voorbraak aims to lead Logius into a new era where digitalization not only improves efficiency but also strengthens public trust in the government.23