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\"Lex<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

At the General Meeting of Members on 18 November, Professor Lex Hoogduin stepped down as chair of the Dutch Payments Association\u2019s board after more than four years in the role. The Dutch Payments Association is deeply grateful to Lex for his skilled leadership during dynamic times.


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\"Gerjoke<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Vice-chair Gerjoke Wilmink will act as chair and oversee the process of finding a new independent chair.


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