Mark Vermeulen is the director of Aidsfonds – Soa Aids Nederland, since November 27, 2018.

Mark started his career at the Dutch NGO Evert Vermeer Foundation and worked as part of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Mark brings with him 10 years of experience in the international fight against AIDS and STDs.

Having lived with HIV since 2007, Mr. Vermeulen has a strong personal commitment to the movement that aims to put an end to AIDS. Over the years, he has openly discussed his HIV status with the intention of reducing stigma and contributing to a better understanding of HIV in the Netherlands. Mr. Vermeulen has held several positions at Aidsfonds – Soa Aids Nederland. Starting as a lobbyist, he played a key role in keeping HIV and AIDS on the Dutch development agenda in 2010. Later on, he contributed to the rollout of Aidsfonds’ international sex work program. As program manager, he had a leading role in the international human rights program, Bridging the Gaps. Since 2015, this is the largest worldwide program committed to improving the health and rights of key populations in the fight against AIDS.

In his new role as director, Mr. Vermeulen is responsible for the ambitious strategic repositioning of Aidsfonds – Soa Aids Nederland. Mr. Vermeulen has an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. In addition, he holds a master’s in political science and American studies at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Mark was voted to the FCAA Board of Directors in February 2018.