Mr. Eric (M.R.) Vennekens (1963) has a masters degree in Tax Law from Leiden University and started his career working for the Dutch Tax authorities back in 1986. Via position as auditor at the tax office, investigator and team lead at the investigation branch of the Dutch Tax authorities (FIOD) he moved to the other side of the table as a tax consultant at Deloitte focusing on indirect taxes and customs.
In 2000 Eric assumed a position in the tax department of ASML in Veldhoven where he became globally responsible for indirect taxes, customs and export controls. After various functions within ASML he is now a member of the ASML Legal & Compliance team as Director Export Controls & Sanctions with a focus on Europe.
Next to his role at ASML, Eric is a deputy-judge at the Customs Court of the Rechtbank (Court) Noord-Holland, a frequent guest speaker at Rotterdam School of Management of Erasmus University and an examiner of the EVO-FENEX Course Manager Trade & Customs.