Dave was born in Rotterdam South. He grew up at a stone’s throw from major industrial areas Botlek and Europoort. “At home it always smelled of synthetic Christmas trees” Dave jokes. After finishing high school at Capelle he moved back to live on his own in “the best city in the whole world” Rotterdam. He studied at the School for Journalism and Public Relations in the city of Utrecht and very soon he turned up behind the microphone for regional station Radio Rijnmond. Not soon after that he made his debut before the camera for TV Rijnmond.
For five years on end he starred alongside a big variety of artists in the annual Christmas show Dave On Stage Bonte Kerstavond. 1.5 million television viewers tuned in to also enjoy performances by Holland’s biggest stars. Every single big name made it to Dave On Stage.
Next to his work for Rijnmond Dave also works for several other tv shows, he made pilots for other production companies and is still active as freelance reporter for the daily national prime time show ‘RTL Boulevard’ and for Radio/TV Rijnmond. Over the last few years Dave has dedicated himself to promoting the city of Rotterdam. This has for instance resulted in entertainment group ‘De Kanjers’. Theatre remains a big passion, bringing him to writing and participating in the 2011 theatre tour of Glenda Peters (first winner of the talent show ‘De Soundmix Show’)
As unofficial ambassador of Rotterdam Dave and his company concern themselves with the city. Where ever Dave finds something lacking in Rotterdam he takes initiative to fill the gap. This of course with the help of Rotterdam-based entrepreneurs. The best example according to Dave is “De Dag Van De Rotterdamse Kanjers”. On this day the city council, its inhabitants and businesses thank the more than 160.000 volunteers that dedicate themselves to the city. The consequences would be unimaginable should they decide to quit their good efforts.
