Nienke Busiman

Head of Unit, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Global Approach & International Partnerships, European Commission, Belgium

Nienke Buisman has been Head of Unit for International Cooperation in DG Research & Innovation since 2019. She is in charge of the EU’s R&I cooperation policy with Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Previously she was Policy Advisor to the Deputy Director-General, covering financial and HR management and the energy and climate change research portfolios.