Our Guest Juror: Rinus Oosthoek

Executive Director of the Salem (MA) Chamber of Commerce

Rinus Oosthoek is the Executive Director of the Salem (MA) Chamber of Commerce.  In his role, Rinus overseas all operations and management of the 500+ member organization.

Rinus is the ED of the Chamber since 2005, after a career in international business in management positions both in the United States and in his native Netherlands. His background and experience are in non-profit administration, business consulting, fundraising, volunteer management, and event organization. Rinus’ local knowledge, world view, and team building approach represent an ideal combination for Salem’s business community.

Prior to his work experience on Boston’s North Shore, Oosthoek managed large-scale international events through Oosthoek Group, RAI Exhibitions and was the International Trade Advisor at the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in New York. Before coming to Salem, Rinus was the executive director of Beverly Main Streets.  

Rinus is born in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, and moved to the U.S. in 1992. He has lived in New York City and Cambridge, and currently resides in Beverly with his wife Gina and dog Buddy.