GermanyState executives & mayorsChristian Democratic UnionNorth Rhine-Westphalia · Viersen IIMinister of Finance of North Rhine-Westphalia
Marcus Optendrenk
Profile
Marcus Optendrenk is a German politician, historian, and jurist currently serving as the Minister of Finance of North Rhine-Westphalia since 2022. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he has represented the Viersen II constituency in the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia since 2012. Throughout his career, he has focused on fiscal policy, cross-border European cooperation, and the promotion of political education. Before his ministerial appointment, he held various roles within the CDU parliamentary group and served as a local council member in Nettetal.
Details
- Born
- 1969-07-21 · 56 years old
- Birth place
- Lobberich, Germany
- Education
- University of Trier, Maastricht University
- Career
- Historian, Jurist, Head of Office for the Minister of Finance, Group Leader in the Ministry of Finance
