John van Wijgerden

John van Wijgerden currently serves as Directeur klachtbehandeling at De Nationale Ombudsman since January 2019, also holding the positions of Hoofd Kinderombudsman and Sectorhoofd Wonen en Zorg. Previously, John held various managerial roles at Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO.nl) from September 2014 to January 2019, where responsibilities included interim management, team mergers, and governance improvements. Prior to this, John was Gebiedsmanager Zuid-Holland at Dienst Landelijk Gebied from June 2005 to February 2015 and has also served as CDA raadslid in Delfshaven from February 2011 to March 2014. Early career experiences include roles as a Consultant at OpdenKamp Adviesgroep and Director at Enter Data Entry Center. Academic qualifications include a Master's in Bestuurskunde from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a Bachelor's in Tuin- en landschapsinrichting from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.