George Knops is the interim business director of Conny Janssen Danst as of May 1, 2025. He succeeds Jeroen van Breugel, who will soon be leaving for a position abroad at the University of Oxford – an offer that came as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to him.
With George Knops, Conny Janssen Danst has chosen an experienced professional in the performing arts. He previously worked in similar positions at Matzer Theaterproducties, De Warme Winkel, Asko Schönberg and Theater De Krakeling. He also temporarily fulfilled the position of business manager at Conny Janssen Danst in 2015 – for seven months – which makes him a trusted relation of the company.
Ten years ago George came to us temporarily as business manager. That was a pleasant collaboration and since then we have always kept in close contact. That is why it is great that George is now back at Conny Janssen Danst! Conny Janssen about George Knops
It is very special to return after 10 years - temporarily - to a dance company that I hold dear. I do this with great pleasure in order to guarantee continuity for the coming period. George Knops
The temporary appointment of George Knops offers Conny Janssen Danst an efficient bridge over the coming months until the future business director takes over the work.