Brussels, 08/12/2000 (Agence Europe) - Dirk F. Hudig, Secretary General of UNICE (European employers) announced in a press release that "he will not be seeking to extend his mandate which will end on January 31st 2001". Mr Hudig said he found "working for UNICE a fascinating challenge". The employers' organisation paid tribute to the "dedication and achievements of Mr Hudig in contributing to the goals pursued by UNICE in a period of considerable change.