Rob Welten
Profile
Rob Welten is a Dutch politician and administrator who served as the Mayor of Haaksbergen from 2019 to 2025. A member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), he previously held the position of Mayor of Borne from 2009 to 2019 and served as an alderman in Oldenzaal. Throughout his career, Welten has been active in regional governance, including roles as a member and faction leader in the Provincial States of Overijssel and as a board member for various regional organizations in Twente. He holds a background in history and law, having worked in academic and administrative capacities before his tenure in local government.
Details
- Born
- 1960-07-30 · 65 years old
- Birth place
- Bodegraven, Netherlands
- Education
- Leiden University (History), Open University (Dutch Law)
- Career
- Academic staff at Maastricht University, Head of Cabinet for the Commissioner of the King in Overijssel, Head of Administrative and Legal Affairs at Ymere, Head of Administrative Affairs in Weststellingwerf
