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Jaap De Hoop Scheffer

Former NATO Secretary General

Jaap De Hoop Scheffer is listed as Former NATO Secretary General. Jaap is scheduled to speak at The Superyacht Forum on 16 November 2026.

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About

Jaap de Hoop Scheffer is a Dutch diplomat, politician and geopolitical expert with extensive experience in international affairs and security policy. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and as the 11th Secretary General of NATO from 2004 to 2009. Throughout his career, he has held numerous leadership positions in government, diplomacy and international organizations, while remaining actively engaged in European and transatlantic relations. As a respected statesman and commentator on global security issues, he continues to contribute to public debate on geopolitics, international cooperation and the future of NATO.

Upcoming

The Superyacht Forum 16 November 2026 – 17 November 2026