ATLANTA - GeorgiaChron -- The Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeastern United States (NACCSE) is pleased to announce the election of Thomas de Vries as President, effective June 1, 2026.

Thomas has been an active member of the Board of Directors and has helped lead NACCSE's Young Professionals program. He brings a strong commitment to the Chamber's mission of fostering business, professional, and cultural connections between the Netherlands and the United States.

"I am honored to have been elected President of NACCSE and grateful for the trust placed in me by the Board. I look forward to working with our members, sponsors, partners, and fellow board members to build on the Chamber's strong foundation and continue strengthening the Dutch-American business community. I am excited about the road ahead," said Thomas de Vries.

Thomas succeeds Sebastian van der Vegt, who served as President for the past three years. During his tenure, Sebastian helped strengthen the Chamber's communications, outreach, and engagement within the Dutch-American business community. Under his leadership, NACCSE refreshed its mission, welcomed new Board members, expanded member engagement, and launched new initiatives, including the Chamber's annual awards program.

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"We are grateful to Sebastian for his commitment and leadership during his tenure as President," said Manori de Silva, Vice-President of NACCSE. "His focus on strengthening the Chamber's visibility and engagement has contributed to our continued presence within the Dutch-American business community, and we thank him for his many contributions. We wish him all the best with his future endeavors, including with his new company, Vondel Foods."

About the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce

The Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening business, trade, and professional relationships between the Netherlands and the United States. Through networking events, educational programs, and business development initiatives, the Chamber supports companies and professionals engaged in transatlantic commerce.

Media Contact:

Annemarie MacFarland

Executive Director

Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce
www.naccse.com