Willem Harkink is an experienced Senior Planeconoom with a robust background in public administration and urban planning, currently serving at Gemeente Noordenveld, Gemeente Súdwest-Fryslân, and Gemeente Borne since 2023 and 2021, respectively. Previous roles include providing financial analyses for the restructuring of the Groningen train station area and managing various planning-economic tasks at multiple municipalities, including Gemeente Hengelo, Oss, Leidschendam-Voorburg, Delfzijl, and Vlaardingen. As the owner of Harkink since 1985, Willem has consistently undertaken plan-economic responsibilities, including the negotiation of land sales and the development of operational plans. Educational credentials include an engineering degree in Weg en Waterbouw from HTS voor de bouwkunde Utrecht, complemented by additional studies in public administration.