The chair was successively held by:
- Willem Heinemeijer (1992 - 1993)
- Annemieke Roobeek (1994 - 1996)
- Jan Terlouw (1997 - 2000)
- Geert Mak (appointed for five years in 2000, but replaced in 2003 at his own request)
- Paul Scheffer (2003 - 2011)
- Zef Hemel (2011 - 2023)
- Femke Kaulingfreks (2023 - present)