The Secretary-General of LVVN is the primary advisor to the LVVN ministers and works with his teams and stakeholders on solutions in areas including: nitrogen reduction, nature conservation, and food security. Together, they make an essential contribution to the well-being of current and future generations in the Netherlands. The Secretary-General is responsible for the overall internal organization of LVVN, including civil service organization development and strategic-content development, and leads policy and implementation in an impactful way together with the executive board.

Gert-Jan Buitendijk, Secretary-General of General Affairs:

‘Roald is a public leader who brings calm and overview. In situations with diverse interests, he knows how to create sustainable relationships. He values constructive dialogue, both internally and externally: he listens to his environment, tests ideas, and is attentive to others. At the same time, he is able to provide clear direction for the organizational development that LVVN represents. He can rely on knowledge and experience in the field of LVVN and in managing large, complex organizations within the government. I am pleased that Roald will take on this role.’

Roald Lapperre:

‘The Ministry of LVVN is committed to sustainable food, valuable nature, and a vital countryside. And thus to major, current societal challenges that we can only realize in close consultation with agricultural entrepreneurs, nature organizations, fishermen, local authorities, knowledge institutions, and other societal parties. Contributing positively to this – together with all dedicated LVVN colleagues – is a complex and, above all, beautiful and important task that I look forward to. I approach this with an open and curious attitude, focusing on connection and tangible results.’

Ir. R.P. (Roald) Lapperre has been the Director-General of Kingdom Relations at the Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations in recent years. Previously, he was Director-General of Environment and International Affairs and Deputy Director-General of Spatial Planning and Water at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. He worked for over twenty years at the former Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality, including as Deputy Director-General of Agriculture and Nature. Roald studied Culture Technology at Wageningen University.

This appointment was made through the procedure for the top management group of the General Administrative Service. The Directorate-General for General Administrative Service conducted the recruitment for this appointment and supported the Ministry of LVVN in the selection. The vacancy was widely advertised, as is customary, so that everyone could apply.