Bas Bouman

Bas Bouman is an experienced professional with a focus on sustainability and international diplomacy. Currently serving as a Beleidsmedewerker for the Westelijke Balkan at the Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken since April 2024, Bas previously held roles including Consulair Medewerker at the same ministry and Track member at The West Wing Think Tank. With a background in advising residents on sustainability through Klimaatroute and intern experience at the Dutch Embassy in Washington DC, responsibilities included exploring business opportunities in the American sustainability sector. Leadership experience includes serving as Chairman of SIB-Amsterdam, where Bas coordinated activities related to international relations. Academically, Bas holds a Master of Laws in Law and Politics of International Security and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from VU Amsterdam.