Annette Nijs


Anette Dorothea Sophia Maria Nijs is a retired Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy. She was the State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science in the Cabinets Balkenende I and II serving from 22 July 2002 until 9 June 2004. She was a Member of the House of Representatives from 30 January 2003 until 27 May 2003 and from 7 June 2005 until 30 November 2006.
Nijs' enjoys being up to date with the latest global and industrial economic trends. She is appreciated for her deep insights especially on China's economy, Chinese managerial culture and the rise of Chinese companies across the globe. She is also very familiar with the African continent and is often approached to advise on international business strategies.

Education

Erasmus University Rotterdam : MSc. Macro Economics
London Business School : Executive MBA
Harvard Business School : AMP178, Advanced Management Programm

Publications

She published her second book on China called ‘The China Factor' in English in the summer of 2019. Her first book on China ‘China through different eyes’ was published in 2009 in Dutch in her home country, The Netherlands.

Awards

Nijs received the Knighthood of Orange-Nassau, a royal award from The Netherlands in 2004. She also received the Chinese Government Friendship Award in 2015 – the highest recognition from the Chinese Central Government for foreigners, who have made a special contribution to China.