We are thrilled to announce that Wil van Heeswijk, a distinguished expert in European customs policy and security technology, has officially joined the CustomAI External Advisory Board (EAB).
With an illustrious career spanning four decades, Wil brings an unparalleled wealth of knowledge to the project. His extensive background includes 10 years of service as a Customs Officer with Dutch Customs, followed by 30 years with the European Commission. During his time with the Commission, he served at the Joint Research Centre in Ispra and spent 17 years within the Customs Directorate (DG TAXUD) in Brussels.
Until his retirement in December 2024, Wil led the Customs Control Equipment Instrument team. He has also chaired the Customs Detection Technology Expert Group and represented the EU in major international forums, including the World Customs Organization.
Driving Strategic Impact
Wil’s expertise spans EU law enforcement, international relations, smart borders, and supply chain security. As a policy adviser to the EU HORIZON Europe Security Research Program, his insights will be invaluable in aligning CustomAI’s innovations with the real-world operational needs of EU customs administrations.
“As member of the EAB I will provide my expertise and advising on strategic directions of the project in terms of detailed goals and impact, and comment on the economic feasibility. Looking forward working with the Project team.”
— Wil van Heeswijk
We are honored to have Wil on board and look forward to his strategic guidance as we continue to develop cutting-edge AI solutions for customs and border security.
