
Jaap Kuin
Profile
Jaap Kuin is a Dutch politician and administrator currently serving as the Mayor of Pekela. Born in Assen in 1969, he began his career in process engineering and management before entering local politics. He served as a municipal councilor and alderman in Assen until 2013. In 2015, he was appointed as the acting mayor of Pekela, a position he held until his formal appointment as mayor on June 1, 2021. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on governance, public safety, and regional development, while also representing the municipality in various regional security and administrative boards.
Details
- Born
- 1969-04-14 · 57 years old
- Birth place
- Assen, Netherlands
- Education
- CMTS Groningen
- Career
- Process operator, assistant shift supervisor, production manager, R&D business manager, unit manager for waste management, municipal alderman in Assen, project manager at Synergon



