Jan van Zanen
Jan Hendrikus Cornelis van Zanen (born 4 September 1961) is a Dutch politician. He is a member of the VVD. He has been Mayor of The Hague since 2020.[1] He was Mayor of Utrecht (2014-2020) and Amstelveen (2005-2013) and national chairperson of the VVD (2003-2008).
Jan van Zanen | |
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.jpg.webp) Jan van Zanen in 2015 | |
| Mayor of The Hague | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Johan Remkes (Acting) |
| Mayor of Utrecht | |
| In office 1 January 2014 – 1 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Aleid Wolfsen |
| Succeeded by | Peter den Oudsten (Acting) |
| Mayor of Amstelveen | |
| In office 1 July 2005 – 1 January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Kamphuis |
| Succeeded by | Fred de Graaf (Acting) |
| Chairman of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy | |
| In office 28 November 2003 – 23 May 2008 | |
| Leader | See list
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| Preceded by | Bas Eenhoorn |
| Succeeded by | Ivo Opstelten |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jan Hendrikus Cornelis van Zanen 4 September 1961 Purmerend, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1979) |
| Spouse(s) | Marian van den Berg (m. 1991) |
| Children | 1 son and 1 daughter |
| Residence | The Hague, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | Free University Amsterdam (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws) Cornell Law School (Master of Studies in Law) |
| Occupation | Politician · Civil servant · Jurist · Trade association executive |
| Website | (in English) Mayor of The Hague |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Netherlands |
| Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–1991 (Conscription) 1991–1996 (Reserve) |
| Rank |  Second lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Cold War |
References
- "Jan van Zanen krijgt Spaanse onderscheiding voor inspanningen om Vuelta naar Utrecht te halen". De Utrechtse Internet Courant. 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
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