On September 22, 2025, it was announced that Erik Akerboom will step down as Director-General of the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) effective June 1, 2026. He will continue his service as an extraordinary advisor with the General Administrative Service, focusing on the government and society.
- Erik Akerboom resigns as AIVD director-general.
- Effective date of resignation: June 1, 2026.
- Akerboom will become an extraordinary advisor.
- He served as director-general since May 2020.
- AIVD and BZK respect his decision.
- Succession process for Akerboom's position begins soon.
Akerboom has led the AIVD since May 1, 2020. Before this role, he was the Chief of Police and held various positions, including Secretary-General at the Ministry of Defense and National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security. He expressed pride in his tenure and confidence in the AIVD’s ability to protect national security and democracy.
- Erik Akerboom will officially leave the AIVD on June 1, 2026.
- The vacancy process for his successor will begin shortly.
- Akerboom has been with the AIVD since May 2020.
- His previous roles include Chief of Police and Secretary-General at the Ministry of Defense.
As the AIVD prepares for this leadership change, stakeholders will be watching closely for updates on Akerboom’s successor and the agency’s ongoing initiatives.
