Photo: Miriam Crutzen – Astrid Pinckaers
Miriam Crutzen and Astrid Pinckaers appointed effective 1 June
With effect on 1 June 2026, Miriam Crutzen and Astrid Pinckaers have been appointed members of the MECC Maastricht B.V. Supervisory Board. Miriam Crutzen succeeds Lian Doesburg, who stepped down this past 17 April after her eight-year term expired. Additionally, Astrid Pinckaers has joined as a new member of the SB. The arrival of Crutzen and Pinckaers further strengthens the Supervisory Board. Patrick Roubroeks joined the SB two years ago. Together with Chairman Albert Verlinde, they make up the MECC Maastricht Supervisory Board.
Albert Verlinde, Chairman of the MECC Maastricht Supervisory Board: ‘We are very pleased we have been able to attract two strong candidates in Miriam Crutzen and Astrid Pinckaers. Their knowledge and experience put them in an excellent position to support MECC Maastricht in further realising its ambitions. After challenging years due to the COVID and energy crisis, MECC Maastricht achieved record results last year. Both sales and returns are expected to increase further in 2026.’
Rob van de Wiel, General Director of MECC Maastricht: ‘The reinforcement of our Supervisory Board with the addition of Miriam Crutzen and Astrid Pinckaers is a valuable step for our organisation. Their keen financial expertise and broad entrepreneurial experience are a great fit for the phase MECC Maastricht is in. I look forward to working with them to further expand our position and achieve our objectives.’
The organisation conveys its deep appreciation for Lian Doesburg’s efforts. With her financial expertise, she played an important role as supervisor during a period marked by major challenges, which ultimately contributed to a successful and positive outcome for the organisation.
About Miriam Crutzen
After gaining extensive experience in accountancy at BDO Accountants, Miriam Crutzen RA subsequently held various executive positions in financial management, business control and strategic management. She has worked at APG since 2008, where she is currently head of Corporate Planning & Performance. Miriam is also a member of the Supervisory Board at Adelante Care Group, an organisation that focuses on rehabilitation care and special education, and as a board member of Stichting Vooruit, she is committed to the interests of children with disabilities.
About Astrid Pinckaers
Astrid Pinckaers has a broad background as an entrepreneur and supervisor, and, among other things, has been the founder/owner of Ricoh Document Center Zuid, AV Center Zuid and Smart Office Center. She also has extensive experience in board positions, among others as a board member of Jumping Indoor Maastricht (JIM). In connection with her appointment to the MECC Maastricht Supervisory Board, she has resigned from her position as a JIM board member. Astrid has an impressive network in Maastricht and the Limburg region.
