Mrs. Anna Van Zoest
Member of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Treaty Association, Director of the Netherlands Atlantic Association

Anna Zoest is a Dutch national with over 15 years of experience in the field of foreign affairs. Her expertise lies in transatlantic affairs, NATO, security and defense, political communication, and public diplomacy. Currently serving as the Director of the Netherlands Atlantic Association, Anna manages a diverse portfolio of responsibilities, including public events, media engagements and strategic planning. Anna is also a member of the Peace and Security Commission of the Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV), is an independent advisory body in the Netherlands that provides expert advice to the government and parliament on foreign policy and international issues. Previously, Anna worked for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she served as a Seconded National Expert on counterterrorism in the European External Action Service (EEAS) and as a national diplomat in various diplomatic posts, including the Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to NATO. Anna’s academic background includes an MPhil in Politics from the University of Oxford and a BA in Modern History, Economic History, and Politics from Royal Holloway, University of London. Anna speaks Dutch, English, French, Spanish and German.