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Heleen Herbert
NetherlandsCabinetChristian Democratic AppealMinister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy

Heleen Herbert

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Heleen Herbert is a Dutch politician and administrator currently serving as the Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy in the Jetten cabinet since February 2026. Before entering national politics, she held a significant business career, notably serving as Director of Strategy and Chief Commercial Officer at Koninklijke Heijmans NV. She previously spent fifteen years at Dutch Railways and has been active in various board roles within the construction and cultural sectors. Herbert is a long-time member of the Christian Democratic Appeal, where she has contributed as an HRM expert.

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Born
1972 · 54 years old
Birth place
Beerzerveld, Netherlands
Education
University of Twente
Career
Director of Strategy and Chief Commercial Officer at Koninklijke Heijmans NV, Regional Director at Dutch Railways

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