European Commission, Administrator
Koen DE VOS studied law and economics at the University of Leuven, Belgium. He started his career at the centre for development studies of the University of Antwerp and at the higher institute for labour studies of the University of Leuven. He joined the services of the European Commission in 1993 to work on social and employment issues in the Coal and Steel industries and on Social Dialogue. He moved to the transport directorate-general in 2002 to join the single European sky team, working in the field of air traffic management to prepare the second single European sky package. Since September 2009 he assumes responsibilities in the field of aviation safety and environment.