Daan Smolders

Daan Smolders is an experienced professional currently serving as the Head Of Department at the Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal, overseeing the Information and Archives Department, which includes the Parliamentary Library. This role focuses on central information management and provision within the Dutch House of Representatives. Previously, Daan held positions including Acting Head of Department and Team Manager for Information Specialists, where efforts were made to enhance data-driven initiatives and achieve excellence in parliamentary information services. Daan's earlier career includes roles as Senior Project Manager at PDC Informatie Architectuur b.v., Project Manager at the Montesquieu Institute, and working as a Policy Officer at both the European Parliament and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With a Master's in International Relations and a Bachelor's in History from Utrecht University, Daan combines educational grounding with diverse professional experiences in information management and political processes.