Journalist since 1986, based in Amsterdam. Born January 13, 1958. Partner of Elise Lorraine. Father of Coen (May 9, 1994) and Johanna (May 27, 1996). Co-father of Colette (September 25, 1990) and Lenny (October 23, 1994) Beukman. Thursday April 18, 2019: Publication of my third book "Maar hoe dan?" (But how then?) by Infocaster, a web services company in Arnhem, the Netherlands. The book tells the story of how Infocaster implemented a radical form of self-management by its workers. Thursday March 28, 2019: Publication of my second book "Het geheim van Stroeve" (Stroeve's Secret) by Balans in Amsterdam. The book tells the story of the Stroeve family and their private bank, founded in 1818 and still in their hands. Monday December 14, 2009: Publication of my first book "De Geldpers - De teloorgang van mediaconcern PCM" (The Money Press - The downfall of media company PCM), by Prometheus in Amsterdam. Editor and reporter at de Volkskrant (1993-2007): - Business & Economics (1993-2003) - Arts (2003-2007)Reporter at business magazine Quote (1986-1993). Master of Law, University of Amsterdam, 1985Gymnasium Alpha, Lorentz Lyceum, Eindhoven, 1977Specialties: News exclusives on businesses and the arts, specifically the public and private funding of the artsProfiles of individuals, corporations and government institutionsCreating new formats and making them work (Personal Finance in de Volkskrant)