Gerard Gerrits

Gerard Gerrits is an experienced professional currently serving as Wethouder (Alderman) at Gemeente Hengelo since March 2018, overseeing key portfolios including Economic Affairs, Spatial Planning, and Recreation and Tourism. Previously, Gerard was a member of the council in Hengelo and held the position of General Director at Hakbijl Glass BV from October 2015 to December 2017. With a strong entrepreneurial background, Gerard was the owner of multiple businesses specializing in home, gift, and garden products, including Glas-Wereld Venlo and Glas-Wereld Uithoorn, from 2007 to 2016. Gerard also held leadership positions such as Chairman of VVD afdeling Hengelo and Stichting Vrienden van Leonardo Hengelo, focusing on tailored education for gifted children. Gerard's educational background includes degrees from Saxion University of Applied Sciences and HEAO CE.