KRO-NCRV is a privately owned Dutch public broadcasting organization established in 2014. It resulted from the merger of the KRO (Catholic Radio and Television Broadcasting Organization) and NCRV (Protestant Radio and Television Broadcasting Organization). The organization employs approximately 580 people and is headquartered in the Netherlands. Its primary activity is the provision of broadcast professional services.
KRO-NCRV announced Taco Rijssemus as the new CEO, replacing Markus Schäfer. Rijssemus will also continue leading the company's drama department. In other news, the hit American drama 'This Is Us' is being adapted for the Netherlands by NL Film. Additionally, The New Flemish Primitives confirmed a third local commission for 'Hotel Romantiek' in the Netherlands.