1/14/2010
SURFnet appoints Erik-Jan Bos as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), a new position in the SURFnet organisation. 
As CTO Bos will be responsible for architecture and for developing SURFnet’s vision on technological trends. Bos will also be responsible for initiating, extending and maintaining international relations.
In creating the CTO position SURFnet stresses the importance of the developments in the field of technology. As CTO, Bos will report directly to the Board of Directors, which will now comprise Kees Neggers and Erwin Bleumink, and he will remain part of the SURFnet management team.
Erik-Jan Bos: "I am very eager to take on this new challenge and look forward to giving shape to this new position in SURFnet. I expect to put my expertise in technology to optimum use in this position and to be able to work with my network of national and international contacts.”
Kees Neggers: "SURFnet is facing exciting technological challenges with the oncoming network innovations such as Next Generation Ethernet, its envisaged seamless integration with other ICT infrastructure components, and the emerging demand for open collaboration platforms. SURFnet undertakes these challenges with confidence with Erik-Jan as the CTO who develops and monitors strategic lines of technology and collaborate with their international support by sister organisations and suppliers.”