Jos Hessels
Profile
Jos Hessels is a Dutch politician and administrator currently serving as the Mayor of Echt-Susteren, a position he has held since 2012. A member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), he previously served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2002 to 2009 and as a provincial deputy in Limburg. Hessels holds a doctorate in law from Radboud University and has been a prominent advocate for regional development, local sustainability, and the promotion of Cittaslow principles. Throughout his career, he has focused on energy policy, infrastructure, and public safety, notably leading efforts to combat organized crime in his municipality.
Details
- Born
- 1965-02-10 · 61 years old
- Birth place
- Maastricht, Netherlands
- Education
- Radboud University, Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Jeanne d'Arc Lyceum
- Career
- Secretary at the Limburg Employers' Association, Policy Officer for the CDA parliamentary group
