SWOV in 2015: organisation and staff

Dr. Peter van der Knaap has been managing director of SWOV since 1 June 2013. Together with the Board of Supervisors (RvT) he is responsible for the strategy and position of SWOV and ensures that the organization has a solid financial basis.

To guarantee the quality of its research, SWOV uses the input of highly-qualified external experts as members of the Scientific Advisory Board (WAR) and the Program Advisory board (PAR). SWOV strives to invite experts who are active in various sectors in the field of traffic and road safety.

Staff and work environment

In 2015 there were no major personnel shifts at SWOV. On the reference date of December 31, fifty employees, researchers and support staff, had a contract with SWOV and they were assisted by three trainees. 

The SWOV employees council represents th estaff. In 2015 elections were held and new members were appointed for a period of three years.

The organization diagram shows SWOV's organization structure and the responsibilities of all SWOV staff and their place in the organization. .