Erik Penning

Erik Penning is an experienced communication professional with a diverse background in public relations, marketing, and communication strategy. Currently serving as a Woordvoerder and communicatieadviseur for GEMEENTE VELSEN since November 2019, Erik provides communication support to burgemeester Frank Dales and wethouder Sander Smeets. Previous roles include advising marketing and communication for Rabobank Bollenstreek, as well as serving as a communicatieadviseur at Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland, where Erik provided support for the daily administration. Erik has extensive experience in developing campaigns, PR actions, and partnerships with Rabobank Noord-Kennemerland and has worked with clients at De Amsterdamse School, Handicare Group, and various advertising agencies. Erik holds a Doctorandus in Communicatiewetenschap from Radboud University and completed education at Saxion University of Applied Sciences and Het Erasmus.