Piet Vanthemsche
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Piet Vanthemsche is a Belgian
veterinary surgeon
and civil servant. In 2008, he succeeded Noël Devisch
as President of the Boerenbond (E: Catholic Belgian Farmers Union) in Leuven
.
, he graduated as a veterinary surgeon at the University of Ghent (Ghent
, Belgium
)
. From February 1986 until July 1992, he was veterinary inspector at the Belgian Department of Veterinary Services. From August 1992 until September 1994 he was Director at the Department, section animal diseases. From October 1994 until December 1997, Piet Vanthemsche was Director at the General Secretariat. From December 1997 until July 1999, he was Chef de Cabinet
of the Minister of Agriculture and from July 1999 until February 2000, Advisor-General at the General Secretariat. From March 2000 until July 2002, he worked as self-employed Consultant. From July 2002 until July 2006, he was CEO of the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC). From October 2006 until April 2007, he was Interministerial Commisisoner Influenza
. From July 2006 until April 2007, he was General Administrator of the Belgian Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products
after which he was succeeded by Xavier De Cuyper
. From April 2007 until March 2008, he was Vice President of the Boerenbond after which he succeeded Noël Devisch
as its President and as regent of the National Bank of Belgium
.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
veterinary surgeon
Veterinary surgeon
Veterinary surgeon is a term used to describe:*The full title of a vet, who treats disease, disorder and injury in animals, in the United Kingdom and several Commonwealth countries**See also Veterinary medicine in the United Kingdom...
and civil servant. In 2008, he succeeded Noël Devisch
Noël Devisch
Noël Devisch is a Belgian businessman and former President of the Boerenbond in Leuven...
as President of the Boerenbond (E: Catholic Belgian Farmers Union) in Leuven
Leuven
Leuven is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region, Belgium...
.
Education
Born in KortrijkKortrijk
Kortrijk ; , ; ) is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Flemish province West Flanders...
, he graduated as a veterinary surgeon at the University of Ghent (Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
)
Career
From 1980 until 1986 he practiced as a veterinary surgeon in TieltTielt
Tielt is a Belgian municipality in the province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Tielt proper and the towns of Aarsele, Kanegem, and Schuiferskapelle.-History:Some traces of Gallo-Roman occupation have been found in this area...
. From February 1986 until July 1992, he was veterinary inspector at the Belgian Department of Veterinary Services. From August 1992 until September 1994 he was Director at the Department, section animal diseases. From October 1994 until December 1997, Piet Vanthemsche was Director at the General Secretariat. From December 1997 until July 1999, he was Chef de Cabinet
Chef de Cabinet
Chef de Cabinet is the head of an office in the United Nations Secretariat, appointed by the Secretary-General, or in the European Commission, appointed by an individual European Commissioner for his personal cabinet. The position's rank and responsibilities are equivalent to a chief of staff....
of the Minister of Agriculture and from July 1999 until February 2000, Advisor-General at the General Secretariat. From March 2000 until July 2002, he worked as self-employed Consultant. From July 2002 until July 2006, he was CEO of the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC). From October 2006 until April 2007, he was Interministerial Commisisoner Influenza
Influenza
Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae , that affects birds and mammals...
. From July 2006 until April 2007, he was General Administrator of the Belgian Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products
Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products
The Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products of Belgium is responsible for the approval and registration of new medication in Belgium and for pharmacovigilance...
after which he was succeeded by Xavier De Cuyper
Xavier De Cuyper
Xavier De Cuyper is a Belgian agricultural engineer and civil servant. He is General Administrator of the Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products of Belgium.-Education:...
. From April 2007 until March 2008, he was Vice President of the Boerenbond after which he succeeded Noël Devisch
Noël Devisch
Noël Devisch is a Belgian businessman and former President of the Boerenbond in Leuven...
as its President and as regent of the National Bank of Belgium
National Bank of Belgium
The National Bank of Belgium has been the central bank of Belgium since 1850...
.
Source
- Piet Vanthemsche (Dutch)
- Piet Vanthemsche (NBB)
- Piet Vanthemsche verkozen tot voorzitter Boerenbond (Dutch)