The Economic Development Board Rotterdam submits recommendations relating to the city's economic development to the Municipal Executive, both by request and at its discretion. The Board, with approximately 30 members, brings representatives from the authorities, business community and institutions together and takes action designed to accelerate the implementation of economic policy. The Board of the EDBR is comprised of: Leendert Bikker (Chairman), Steven Lak (Vice-Chairman), Souad el Hamdaoui (Member Executive Committee)) and Sander de Iongh (General Secretary).