Past Presidents

BEDA boasts an illustrious alumni of past Presidents. The President represents BEDA, promoting the value and potential of design to the European Commission, industry and the design sector itself. The President co-ordinates and oversees the delivery of the strategy which is developed by BEDA’s members and board.

The President is responsible for chairing all meetings of the Board and the General Assembly. Why not find out what they contributed by clicking on their name or picture.

Past Presidents:

• Jan R. Stavik (2009 – 2011)
• Michael Thomson (2007 – 2009)
• Massimo Pitis (2005 – 2007)
• Stephen Hitchins (2003 - 2005)
• Francisco Carrera (2001 – 2003)
• Severin Filek (1999 – 2001)
• Peter Lord (1997 – 1999)
• Marja Van Weeren (1994 – 1997)
• Margarida Oliveira (1993 – 1994)
• Michael Hardt (1991 – 1993)
• Alan Pleass (1990 – 1991)
• Joop Ridder (1989 – 1990)
• Giancarlo Iliprandi (1988)