Karin van Bijsterveld

Karin van Bijsterveld is a Dutch politician, lawyer, and sports administrator currently serving as a member of the Senate of the Netherlands. Born in The Hague, she studied law at Leiden University and built a career as an independent lawyer specializing in mediation. Beyond her legal practice, she has held significant leadership roles in sports governance, including serving as chairwoman of the Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association. Since 2018, she has chaired the supervisory board of the Recreation Board of North Holland. Van Bijsterveld entered the Senate in June 2023 and has served as the leader of the JA21 parliamentary group in the Senate since November 2025.