Pipple partner Femke Zeedijk is 12th on the candidate list of Pieter Omtzigt’s new party Nieuw Sociaal Contract with a nice prospect of a spot in the second chamber. It is nice to see that econometricians and mathematicians can also be of value in political The Hague.
Femke: “My move from ASML to Pipple was a leap into the deep. My new adventure as a candidate member of parliament for NSC is perhaps an even bigger one. In addition to my work as a mathematician, I have worked in various places in recent years to create more connection in society: connection between residents and the municipality, between customers and Rabobank or between employees and management of ASML When Pieter Omtzigt, also an econometrician, came up with exactly that theme with his new party NSC, I did not hesitate for a moment. What also appealed to me was his view on the use of models in decision-making. My mantra has always been that it is a starting point for a good discussion, never the end point. And that is exactly what Pieter Omtzigt dislikes about the use of models The Hague. For many policy proposals that are calculated, everyone accepts the model results as true without a proper discussion about the assumptions. That is why it is now so cool that in addition to solid lawyers and policy experts, there are also several econometricians on the list. I am very grateful to Pipple for what we have achieved together. Pipple is a very social top team that I will miss enormously.”
To quote our namesake Pippi Longstocking, “I’ve never done it before so I think I can do it!” We are very proud of Femke, will miss her tremendously but most of all wish her every success in her new adventure.
