Reinier Gerritsen

Reinier Gerritsen has extensive experience in the cultural sector, currently serving as Directeur-bestuurder at Kunstgebouw since March 2025. Previously, Reinier held significant roles at Gemeente Rotterdam, including Teamleider Cultuur and Senior beleidsadviseur within the Afdeling Cultuur from October 2018 to February 2025. Involvement with Kunstloc Brabant from March 2018 to June 2024 as a member of the adviescommissie Impulsgelden highlights Reinier's commitment to strengthening the Brabant cultural sector. Reinier also served as a bestuurslid for Jeugdcultuurfonds Rotterdam from October 2017 to October 2018, focusing on providing cultural education for children from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Additional roles include serving as Secretary for the Directeurenoverleg van Rotterdamse kunstinstellingen from April 2013 to October 2018 and as a beleidsadviseur for the Rotterdamse Raad voor Kunst en Cultuur from January 2009 to October 2018. Reinier has further contributed to cultural discourse through involvement in various committees and initiatives, supported by a strong educational background with a Master of Arts from Erasmus University Rotterdam.