Bram Diepstraten is an experienced professional currently serving as the Wethouder (1e loco) for Gemeente Velsen since June 2018, overseeing portfolios that include participatie en democratische kwaliteit, economische zaken, mobiliteit en bereikbaarheid, toerisme, recreatie en strandzaken, sport, digitalisering en informatievoorziening, regionale samenwerking, and visies op Velsen. Previously, Bram Diepstraten owned Tekstbureau Diepstraten, specializing in various forms of written communication from September 2013 to May 2018, and held the position of City Council Member for Velsen Lokaal from March 2014 to March 2018. Additional experience includes board membership at Stichting Pieter Vermeulen Museum, project management and information management roles at the Openbaar Ministerie, and various positions in local government and commercial sectors. Educational qualifications include a degree in Technische Bedrijfskunde from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.