Martine Pronk is Executive Director of the LIBER Office. She previously worked as head of Academic Services and a member of the senior management team at Utrecht University Library, The Netherlands. In this role, she had strategic responsibility for research and education support services, including in the field of Open Science. She worked for the University Library for over 8 years.

Almost 7 years ago, Martine got involved with LIBER. She participated in the Emerging Leaders Programme and currently holds a role in the Leadership Programme Working Group. Through these activities, Martine got to know LIBER – in her own words – as an incredibly valuable network where collaboration and knowledge sharing contribute to strengthening European research libraries and the connection and understanding between countries, institutes, and people.

Martine represented Utrecht University and University Library in several national and international networks: the Dutch implementation network Digital Competence Centers, the LERU Information and Open Access Policy Group, and the European Open Science Cloud Association. At Utrecht University she co-led the Track Open Access for the Open Science Programme.

Martine has a degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology and an Executive Master in Public and Non-Profit Management. Previously, she held management positions in the field of public libraries and employability, with a total of 18 years of leadership experience. In her work, she combines her experiences from both the private and public sectors.

As Executive Director, Martine will coordinate the implementation of LIBER’s strategic actions and the management of the LIBER Office, and will advocate for LIBER members on a European level.