Bert Wijbenga

Bert Wijbenga has been serving as the Mayor of Vlaardingen since September 2021, focusing on enhancing livability, safety, governance collaboration, and the city's image. Since December 2013, Bert Wijbenga has been a member of the Supervisory Board for the Regional Ambulance Service at Veiligheidsregio Kennemerland and has held the position of Chair of the Social Middle Ground Network for VVD since October 2012. Previous roles include Deputy Mayor and Alderman for Enforcement, Public Space, Integration, and Cohesion in Rotterdam from July 2018 to September 2021, and various positions in educational and advisory organizations, demonstrating a strong commitment to public service and community engagement. Bert Wijbenga's educational background comprises advanced degrees in political sciences and real estate investment analysis, as well as police training, underscoring a diverse foundation for a career in governance and leadership.