John Kragting

John Kragting is an experienced manager in the field of spatial planning and area development, currently serving as the Manager Mens & Omgeving at Gemeente Gooise Meren since October 2021. Previously, John held multiple roles at Gemeente De Bilt from October 2009 to September 2021, including Kwartiermaker - teamleider Gebiedsteam De Groene Kernen, where efforts focused on addressing societal challenges in the region, and Kwartiermaker / programmamanager Omgevingswet, overseeing the implementation of the Omgevingswet. John's earlier positions included Projectleider at Gemeente Bodegraven-Reeuwijk and Adviseur gebiedsontwikkeling at Royal HaskoningDHV. John began an academic career as a Toegevoegd Docent at Wageningen UR, contributing to education in spatial planning after earning a Master of Science in Ruimtelijke Planning from Wageningen University & Research.