Laura Manko (Wroclaw, 1975) studied Work and Organizational Psychology at Radboud University. After graduating, she worked in various positions, including as HRM manager and department head of Facilities & Travel at the Accreditation Council in Utrecht. From 2017, she served as Chief Operating Officer at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. In her position as a member of the management team, Laura Manko was responsible for the entire operations of the institute.
"For me, the social relevance of the humanities is essential. I look forward to using my broad experience in strategy and business management to this end and to meeting the challenges facing the faculty."
The board is convinced that Laura Manko, with her knowledge, experience and personality, fits well into the culture and administrative setting of the Faculty of Arts, and that she will also make a good, complementary contribution to the university-wide context of Radboud University.
The Faculty Board confidently looks forward to working with Laura Manko as the new Management Director and warmly welcomes her.