European research and consulting group Ecorys has announced the appointment of Jan Prins as associate partner of its real estate development division.

Prins will focus on strategic consulting assignments in the real estate sector. He has extensive work experience with the government and the private sector, having previously held the position of CEO at Kristal, the project development unit of six housing associations in the Netherlands. He previously worked for Blauwhoed/Eurowoningen and has also been alderman at the municipality of Rotterdam.

He is currently chairman of the supervisory boards of Rabobank Rotterdam and Cyclus.