Who am I?

Doctor
In my heart I am a doctor. It is the profession I chose when I was eighteen and which has been the essence of my work ever since.
Great people
I surround myself with great people, people that are better than I am in specific areas. And I am proud to work with them. 
Connecting and inspiring confidence
Connecting with people and creating trust are essential ingredients in co-operation. 
Opportunity
There are no problems - only solutions.
Driven
I'm not afraid to roll up my sleeves to get things done.
Awakening
I always try to have breakfast with my wife and children... our moment together.
Visions for ECDC
ECDC should be known for quality, transparency, delivery and independent advice.

Dr. Marc Sprenger was appointed as Director of ECDC in April 2010, following his election by the Centre’s Management Board in March 2010 and after his appearance before the European Parliament's Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee.

Dr Sprenger took up his post on 1 May 2010 for a period of five years. Prior to coming to ECDC Dr Sprenger was Director-General of the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) in Bilthoven (2003-2010). Before that, Dr Sprenger was Director of Health at the Netherland’s Healthcare Insurance Board (CVZ) (1999-2003), and Head of the Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology at RIVM (1993-1999).

Key international posts held by Dr. Sprenger include being the ECDC Management Board’s founding Chairman (2004 – 2008), and being a member of the Executive Board of the International Association of Public Health Institutes (IANPHI) (2008-2010).

Dr Sprenger is a medical microbiologist with a degree in medicine from the University of Maastricht (1988) and a PhD from Erasmus University, Rotterdam (1990). The subject of his PhD was the epidemiology of influenza.

Marc Sprenger is married and has four children.

 Curriculum vitae 

 Declaration of interest

 Declaration of commitment

 Press release of appointment