Joris Bongenaar

Joris Bongenaar is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the gas and energy sector, currently serving as Chairman at Kabel en Leiding Overleg since November 2021 and Manager of Environmental Management in the Netherlands at Gasunie since February 2019. In this role, Joris oversees a team of 200, focusing on the safe development and operation of Gasunie's infrastructure while serving as a central point of contact for stakeholders. Previously, Joris held the position of Manager of Installations in North Holland and managed the Dispatching department at Gasunie Transport Services, ensuring reliable gas transport across the Netherlands and neighboring countries. Joris's background includes various roles at N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie and the Energy Delta Institute, with earlier positions in project management at Pinkroccade and Stork GLT. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business/Management from Hanze and a BSc in ICT consultancy from The Hague University of Applied Sciences.