Edwin Jacobs appointed director of Royal Academy of Art

21 January 2025

Edwin Jacobs will join the KABK as our new Director, effective from 1 June. Under his leadership, we will continue the important transition we have embarked upon.

Edwin Jacobs brings a wealth of experience in education and arts. Currently serving as Member of the Executive Board at the University of the Arts, Utrecht.

The new Director will be concerned with:

  • Advancing education and research
  • Enhancing social safety and inclusion
  • Optimising the organisational structures
  • Strenghthening the KABK’s financial position
  • Fostering stronger connections between the professional field and the community

He will collaborate closely with the Deputy Director and of course with the staff and students.

The role of Director was carefully defined in consultation with Heads of the departments, coordinators, the Academy Council and student representatives. Edwin Jacobs was selected with broad support from the application committees.

We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming Edwin Jacobs to the KABK embarking on this next chapter together!