“Dear friends in Taiwan,

My name is Bas Pulles, and I am truly honored to begin my journey as the Representative of the Netherlands Office Taipei. This is not my first time visiting this beautiful island, and every return has reminded me of Taiwan’s warmth, energy, and openness. Stepping into this role now gives me the special privilege of not only experiencing Taiwan once again, but also contributing directly to the friendship and partnership that have long developed between the Netherlands and Taiwan.

I look forward with enthusiasm to advancing our shaped path of cooperation and mutual understanding during these times. Together, we will keep strengthening cooperation in areas that have long been at the heart of our relationship: sustainable trade, bilateral investment, circular economy, semiconductors industry, offshore wind energy, agriculture, photonics, and cyber security --- fields where we can grow and learn from one another.

When I’m not in the office, you’ll probably find me hiking, cycling or enjoying the incredible food – and Taiwan truly feels like the perfect place to enjoy all!

I look forward to meeting many of you along the way – whether at meetings, events, or maybe even out on a bike path!”

With regards,

Bas Pulles

Mr. Bas Pulles

Education

BBA, Nyenrode Business University, NL (1986)

Experience

Director Energy transition and Program Director Delta Rhine Corridor, Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth (2022‐2025)
Deputy Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Ministry of Foreign Aﬀairs (2017‐ 2021)
Director International Aﬀairs, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), Ministry of Economic Aﬀairs (2014‐2017)
Director Netherlands Export Promotion Agency (EVD), Ministry of Economic Aﬀairs (2013‐ 2014)
Commissioner for Foreign Investments, Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), Ministry of Economic Aﬀairs (2005‐2013)
Head of Emerging Markets, Department of Foreign Economic Relations, Ministry of Economic Aﬀairs (2003‐2005))
Head of Emerging Markets Cooperation Program (private sector development program), SENTER, Executive Agency for the Ministry of Economic Aﬀairs (1999‐2003)
Head of EUREKA secretariat in the Netherlands (European technology program), SENTER, Executive Agency for the Ministry of Economic Aﬀairs (1998‐1999)
Consultant to the EUREKA Oﬃce in Brussels, BCM Pulles Consultancy (1994‐1998)
Consultant to the EUREKA Secretariat in the Netherlands, Prisma Consultancy (1987‐1993)

Extracurricular Activities

Board Kikkoman Foundation (since 2015)
Advisory Board for Research and Training, Clingendael, the Netherlands Institute of international Relations (2015‐2017)
Dutch Trade Board (2014‐2017)
Supervisory Board NDL, Netherlands Distribution Council (2010‐2017)
Board SBU, Foundation for the Promotion of Export (2007‐2017)
Award Committees for the DHL Export Trophy, the Deshima Award and the Cathay Pacific Trade Award (2005‐2015)

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