Gerald Berkel
Gerald Berkel | |
|---|---|
| Island GovernorofSint Eustatius | |
| In office 1 April 2010 – 1 April 2016 | |
| Monarchs | Beatrix Willem-Alexander |
| Preceded by | Hyden Gittens |
| Succeeded by | Julian Woodley(acting)[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 September 1969 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Alma mater | Florida Institute of Technology |
Gerald Berkel(born 21 September 1969) was theIsland Governor(Lieutenant Governor) ofSint Eustatiusfrom 2010 to 2016.[2][1]
Berkel was born in Sint Eustatius and completed his secondary education inAruba.He received a bachelor's degree in computer engineering fromFlorida Institute of TechnologyinMelbourne, Florida,and returned to Sint Eustatius to work at the telephone company Eutel NV. In 2004, Berkel became the director of Eutel in 2004 and held that position until he became Lieutenant-Governor.[3]
Berkel was appointed as the first Lieutenant Governor of Sint Eustatius on 1 April 2010, though he had been the acting lieutenant governor since 2003, in preparation for the dissolution of theNetherlands Antilles.[2]His term ended on 1 April 2016.
References
[edit]- ^ab"Berkel's term as Statia Governor ends April 1".The Daily Herald.30 March 2016. Archived fromthe originalon 9 September 2017.Retrieved30 March2016.
- ^ab"Lt. Governors congratulate Gerald Berkel on appointment as Lt. Governor of Sint Eustatius".SXM Island Time.6 March 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 4 March 2016.Retrieved18 November2015.
- ^"Lt. Governor Gerald Berkel".St. Eustatius Government.Archived fromthe originalon 27 October 2009.Retrieved18 November2015.
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