From 30 June, partner Harrie Marsman will enjoy early pension. On this date he will have been a partner for exactly 20 years and will have worked at V.O. for almost 29 years. He has been a member of the board and for the last nine years has also been financial director. As patents attorney for the section Chemistry, Harrie specialised in polymer chemistry, food technology (bio)physical chemistry and inorganic chemistry. During his career, he built an impressive track record pleading client cases at the European Patent Office and before the court. According to chairman Cees Jansen, Harrie has contributed in many ways to V.O.’s success. “With Harrie’s departure, we will miss a particularly dedicated and involved colleague. V.O. is grateful to him for all his good work.”