Koen Anciaux

Koen Anciaux has extensive experience in local governance and public service, having served as a Gemeenteraadslid and OCMW-Raadslid for Stad Mechelen since January 1989. Anciaux held various prominent positions, including Schepen of Finance, Buildings, Properties, Monuments, Agriculture, and Legal Affairs, as well as Schepen of Welfare and Chairman of OCMW-Sociaal Huis. Anciaux was also the Waarnemend burgemeester during Bart Somers' tenure. In addition, leadership roles within De Vlaamse Waterweg nv as Chairman and board member since February 2005, Chairman of IVAREM since April 2019, and Regiovoorzitter for Open Vld since June 2009 have been notable achievements. Anciaux has also served as a Provincial Council member for Provincie Antwerpen since December 2018 and as Adjunct-kabinetchef for the Vlaamse Overheid from February 2023 to October 2024.