Richard Andringa

Richard Andringa serves as the Secretaris/directeur at Waterschap Vechtstromen since May 2016, overseeing a team of 500 employees dedicated to ensuring safe and clean water in Southeast Drenthe, Vechtdal, and Twente. Additionally, Richard holds the position of Voorzitter raad van toezicht at Lokalis, where the organization provides vital support to youth and families. Previous roles include membership on the board of Stichting Nidos, directing policies and execution at Provincie Utrecht, and various management positions in organizations such as BMC and the Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers. Richard's academic background includes a degree in Bedrijfseconomie from the University of Groningen.