Ab van der Torre

Ab van der Torre is an experienced professional with a career spanning several decades in both public service and political engagement. Currently serving as a member of the wijkraad Zevenkamp in Rotterdam since April 2022, Ab has held various roles within the VVD party since 1974, including positions in the ethics working group and various party commissions in Rotterdam. Ab's extensive experience in local governance includes serving as a council member in Deelgemeente Prins Alexander from 1997 to 2008, contributing to committees focused on financial accountability, sports, public health, welfare, and education. With a solid background in econometrics, Ab worked as a scientific researcher at the Sociaal en Cultureel Planbureau from January 1986 to October 2023, specializing in social participation and the impact of social support. Educational qualifications include a master's degree in econometrics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and VWO from Christelijke Scholengemeenschap Melanchton.