Groningen, Netherlands, July 2024 – The University of Groningen is excited to announce the appointment of Nolda Tipping-Griffioen as the new Chief Information Officer and Director of the Centre for IT, effective July 1, 2024. Tipping-Griffioen will be at the forefront of advancing the university’s digital initiatives at the Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology & AI.
Nolda Tipping-Griffioen expressed her enthusiasm about her new role and the opportunity to contribute to the education of over 37,000 students. “I’m excited to contribute to the interesting developments at the Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology & AI,” said Tipping-Griffioen. She also acknowledged her past experiences and collaborations, stating, “I will certainly miss my great colleagues at Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO) but look forward to working with all the great people I have met so far at the University of Groningen.”
Prior to joining the University of Groningen, Tipping-Griffioen served as Director of IT Education at Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO) from August 2020 until her recent transition. During her tenure, she was responsible for the IT infrastructure, software services, cyber security, data privacy, and AI for the Education Implementation Agency of the Dutch Government.
Her extensive experience also includes a role as Advisor to the Board at Jubilant Ingrevia Limited from October 2023 to December 2023, where she played a significant role in steering the company’s strategic direction.
Before her advisory role, she served as CEO & Managing Director at Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd, from February 2021 to September 2023, contributing significantly to the company’s growth and innovation in life sciences.
Tipping-Griffioen’s career is further distinguished by her long-standing tenure at Shell, where she held various managerial and strategic positions, significantly enhancing operational and project management outcomes.
About the University of Groningen: Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Netherlands. Known for its high academic reputation and strong focus on research, the university offers a wide array of programs and is home to a vibrant community of over 30,000 students from around the globe. The university continually fosters an educational environment that prizes academic excellence, innovative research, and societal contribution.
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