Martijn Snoep reappointed as Chairman of the Board of ACM
                  

                
                                  






  







  



  
    
              
        
        
      
      
                        
          

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Martijn Snoep has been reappointed as Chairman of the Board of ACM.
The Dutch Council of Ministers has approved the reappointment as of September 1, 2025.
The Board of ACM consists of the following members: Manon Leijten, Martijn Ridderbos, and Martijn Snoep.


  

  

    
      
          

      

  


                

  
    
            

The Dutch Council of Ministers has approved the reappointment of Martijn Snoep as Chairman of the Board of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). Mr. Snoep’s new term will start on September 1, 2025. The Board of ACM further consists of Members of the Board Manon Leijten and Martijn Ridderbos. The reappointment was finalized after a positive recommendation by ACM’s Advisory Board.


Jeroen Kremers, Chair of ACM’s Advisory Board, comments: “Having a well-functioning, independent ACM is vital to the Dutch economy, particularly in this time of economic transitions and geopolitical developments. Martijn Snoep is the right person for taking the organization to the next level, and making ACM’s oversight ready for the future.”


Mr. Snoep’s fellow Board Members Ms. Leijten and Mr. Ridderbos also comment on the reappointment: “We’re very much looking forward to continuing our successful and cordial collaboration in ensuring, together with all our colleagues at ACM, that markets work even better for all people and businesses, now and in the future. In turbulent times like these, Martijn’s collegiality, drive, expertise, and creativity are crucial in that context.”


Mr. Snoep: “I’m looking forward to continuing to ensure, together with my colleagues at ACM, that markets work well for people and businesses. Combating market power is more important than ever for making sure the much-needed economic transitions succeed. Not only will this lead to more innovation, but it will also make the Dutch economy more resilient to undue influences.”
Background


Since September 1, 2018, Mr. Snoep has been the Chairman of ACM. His portfolio includes competition, strategy and communications, and legal affairs. Mr. Snoep obtained his law degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Until his appointment at ACM, he worked at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek for 28 years. Operating from both their Amsterdam and Brussels locations, Mr. Snoep gave advice to businesses about the application of competition law in the Netherlands and abroad. As managing partner, he stood at the helm of the firm between 2010 and 2016.

      

                
  
  


  
                    



      



                






        
          

Martijn Snoep (Chariman of the Board)

  

  


    
          
                                          
                                  
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13-07-2018  Martijn Snoep appointed as new Chairman of ACM23-01-2017  Board
            
                                  
                                
                  

                
          
          
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                Publication date
                04-07-2025
              
                      
                                    
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                                    Rick van Tol

                              
            
          
                                

          
                      

                                
                                    
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Martijn Snoep Reappointed as ACM Chairman for New Term

The Dutch Council of Ministers has officially reappointed Martijn Snoep as the Chairman of the Board of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). His new term is set to commence on September 1, 2025, following a positive recommendation from ACM’s Advisory Board.

The Board of ACM also includes members Manon Leijten and Martijn Ridderbos, who expressed their enthusiasm for continuing their collaborative efforts under Snoep's leadership. They emphasized the importance of collegiality and expertise in navigating the current economic challenges.

In his statement, Mr. Snoep highlighted the critical role of ACM in ensuring that markets function effectively for consumers and businesses. He stressed the importance of combating market power to facilitate necessary economic transitions, which he believes will foster innovation and enhance the resilience of the Dutch economy against external pressures.

Martijn Snoep has been serving as the Chairman of ACM since September 1, 2018. His responsibilities encompass competition, strategy, communications, and legal affairs. Prior to his role at ACM, he spent 28 years at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, where he advised on competition law both in the Netherlands and internationally.



Martijn Snoep Reappointed as ACM Chairman for New Term

Martijn Snoep has been reappointed as Chairman of the Board of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), effective September 1, 2025.