Daphne Braal new director of Werkse!

Daphne Braal started as general manager at Werkse!She succeeds Cor van der Wel, who is stepping down as director after eight years to focus on new challenges.   

Braal has a proven track record in various administrative positions within government and social organizations. For example, she served as chair of the board of the housing association Vidomes in Delft for eight years. Her vision on social participation, her strategic insight, and experience with innovative partnerships make her ideally suited to Werkse! to further develop as an expert in the inclusive labor market.   

“What an honor to become the new General Manager of Werkse! A wonderful organization with passionate colleagues who are committed to further developing Delft residents, supporting them in finding work, and enabling them to develop their talents. I'm thrilled to continue working on important social issues such as improving the livelihood and well-being of residents. 

I look forward to working with my new colleagues, the municipality of Delft, the employer network and all social partners who are important to the mission of Werkse! To achieve. Genuine, meaningful personal contact is what I value in collaboration and what moves me as a person. I hope to find that in abundance in this new job." 

About Werkse! 
Werkse! is the job development agency of the municipality of Delft. We help Delft residents receiving social assistance take the next step in their development and on their way to employment. Werkse! was created in 2014 through the merger of sheltered employment agency Combiwerk and the Employment department of the municipality of Delft. The municipality of Delft is the owner and main client of Werkse!.