Petra Tiel

Petra Tiel has extensive experience in public affairs and lobbying, currently serving as Senior Beleidssecretaris Retail and Senior Beleidssecretaris Aanbesteden en Openbaar Bestuur at VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland since February 2021. Notably, Tiel coordinates joint business lobbies for the Provincial Council elections in 2023 and the Municipal Council elections in 2022. Previous roles include manager of Public Affairs at VNO-NCW West, where responsibilities encompassed engagement with local and regional governments, and member of the city council in Amsterdam Zuid. Tiel's background includes various positions in political advising and training, as well as contributions to significant projects concerning the governance of public officials. Tiel holds a degree from the University of Groningen and completed secondary education at Murmellius Gymnasium.