Press release - Kunstinstituut Melly Announces New Members of Its Supervisory Board
Kunstinstituut Melly is pleased to announce several changes to its Supervisory Board at the start of the new year. With the appointment of new members and the conclusion of several board tenures, the institution enters a new phase of governance that reflects both continuity and renewal.
Jennifer Tee, Do Janne Vermeulen, and Ellen Nieuwenhuis joined Kunstinstituut Melly’s Supervisory Board in 2025 with Do Janne Vermeulen assuming the role of Chair. Additionally, Eelco Dubbeling joined the Supervisory Board as of January 1, 2026. Furthermore, Yolande Zola Zoli van der Heide and Yin Yin Wong are members of the Supervisory Board and contribute their experience to the board’s work.
Kunstinstituut Melly also extends its heartfelt thanks to the departing Supervisory Board members Fariba Derakhshani, Timme Geerlof, Annuska Pronkhorst, and Annet Lekkerkerker. Their commitment, insight, and care have been essential to the institution’s development, and their contributions continue to resonate in the organization today.
The newly appointed members bring a broad range of experience across artistic practice, curating, cultural leadership, and governance. Together, they will support the Supervisory Board in its role in advising and overseeing the institution’s strategic direction, financial health, and public mission.
Gabi Ngcobo, Director of Kunstinstituut Melly: “We are pleased to welcome our new Supervisory Board members, who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences to support Kunstinstituut Melly by contributing to ensuring our institution remains resilient and relevant within the ecosystem of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and internationally. Jennifer Tee, whose solo exhibition ‘Still Shifting, Mother Field’ took place at Melly in 2023, joined the Supervisory Board in March 2025. Jennifer brings her local and international artistic knowledge and experience in supporting the production of artists working in the Netherlands. Do Janne Vermeulen took up her position as Chair of the Supervisory Board in June 2025, bringing her vast knowledge and experience in leading teams. As a renowned architect with years of experience, she supports Melly as we undergo major sustainability projects on our building. Ellen Nieuwenhuis joined the board in September 2025, bringing her vast legislative knowledge and deep connections within the city of Rotterdam. Eelco Dubbeling, a frequent visitor to Melly, joins the board from January 2026 to contribute as part of the audit committee, bringing his knowledge from the financial sector. Supervisory Board members are integral in shaping the vision of the institution, supporting the staff, and being the eyes and ears in places our team members may not reach.“