29-02 2020 07:02
schreef:
My first recollection of Jos was the 2003 WorldSkills Competition and General Assembly and it was clear from the beginning that we shared the passion for young people and skills development. What began as collegial soon became a friendship based on shared values that led to us both joining in the WorldSkills board in 2010. Jos has been ‘All things Skills’ at home in the Netherlands, across all of Europe and around the world and was very much the natural successor to the role of WorldSkills President last year. His passing has still has not sunk in! He had found great place in his life, comfortable professionally, with his family, health and fitness and looking forward to sharing the experiences of his children, Charlotte and Torsten, a they embarked on new eras in their lives. My condolences go out to them and his wife Anouschka and the extended family. The WorldSkills movement has lost a great advocate and leader but mostly I shall miss him for his optimism, humour, passion and friendship. Rest in peace Jos.
29-02 2020 07:02
schreef:
My first recollection of Jos was the 2003 WorldSkills Competition and General Assembly and it was clear from the beginning that we shared the passion for young people and skills development. What began as collegial soon became a friendship based on shared values that led to us both joining in the WorldSkills board in 2010. Jos has been ‘All things Skills’ at home in the Netherlands, across all of Europe and around the world and was very much the natural successor to the role of WorldSkills President last year. His passing has still has not sunk in! He had found great place in his life, comfortable professionally, with his family, health and fitness and looking forward to sharing the experiences of his children, Charlotte and Torsten, a they embarked on new eras in their lives. My condolences go out to them and his wife Anouschka and the extended family. The WorldSkills movement has lost a great advocate and leader but mostly I shall miss him for his optimism, humour, passion and friendship. Rest in peace Jos.
