| November 1989 – November 1991 |
Raymond Georis, European Cultural Foundation |
| November 1991 – November 1993 |
Horst Niemeyer, Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissen |
| November 1993 – November 1995 |
Michael Brophy, Charities Aid Foundation |
| November 1995 – November 1997 |
Francis Charhon, Fondation de France |
| November 1997 – November 1999 |
Carlos Monjardino, Fundação Oriente |
| November 1999 – June 2002 |
Luc Tayart de Borms, King Baudouin Foundation |
| June 2002– June 2004 |
Dario Disegni, Compagnia di San Paolo |
| June 2004 – May 2006 |
Dan Brändström, Stiftelsen Riksbankens Jubileumsfond |
| May 2006 – May 2008 |
Wilhelm Krull, VolkswagenStiftung |
| May 2008 – May 2011 |
Emílio Rui Vilar, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian |