With the appointment of Vincent van Rijswijk, the Economic Board The Hague (EBTH) strengthens its expertise at the intersection of healthcare, innovation and regional employment. As a member of the Executive Board (CFO) of Haga Hospital, Vincent brings a wealth of experience from the healthcare sector. Within EBTH, he is committed to ensuring accessible healthcare across the region through innovation and smart collaboration.
Specialist healthcare and regional impact
As a board member, Vincent is responsible for the finance and operations portfolios within this leading teaching hospital. With more than 5,000 employees, Haga Hospital is a major employer in the region. The hospital’s four key areas of focus are the Heart Centre, Juliana Children’s Hospital, Thoracic Oncology, and Haemato-Oncology, all of which are at the forefront of medical and nursing innovation.
Background
Vincent has an extensive background in healthcare. Before joining Haga Hospital in 2024, he held a variety of senior leadership positions across the healthcare sector. Within EBTH, Vincent represents the broader healthcare domain, with a particular focus on the connections between healthcare, education, employment and AI-driven innovation.
Vincent van Rijswijk:“Throughout my career, I have consciously chosen to work in healthcare, alongside dedicated colleagues who strive every day to support those who need it most. I now want to apply the experience I have gained more broadly to the community where I live and work.”
The ambition: closing the care gap through innovation
The challenges facing the Hague region are clear: an ageing population is driving a sharp increase in demand for healthcare, while the labour market remains historically tight.
“We share a collective responsibility to keep healthcare accessible and affordable for our residents, while also ensuring the sector remains an attractive place to work for healthcare professionals. To accelerate progress, we must fully embrace digital healthcare and AI-driven innovation. At Haga Hospital, we are already advancing these developments together with our partners, and I intend to bring that collaborative approach to EBTH. Only through close cooperation can we safeguard healthcare for the future.”
