Rob Zuidema

Rob Zuidema is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Burgemeester of Gemeente Raalte since June 2024, alongside roles as Voorzitter of Centrada Wonen and Hockeyclub Zwolle. With a strong background in leadership, Zuidema has held several prominent positions, including Voorzitter of the Economic Board Regio Zwolle and Directeur bestuurder of Zwolse theaters. Previous experience includes a Supervisory Board member at Lucas Onderwijs and chairmanships at Eigen Haard and UtHuus Olst-Wijhe. Zuidema also held the role of Interim directeur bestuurder at Museum de Fundatie and served as Group Human Resources Director at Royal BAM Group nv. Educational credentials include an academic degree in Sociology from the University of Amsterdam and a degree from Saxion University of Applied Sciences.