Sophie Hermans
Profile
Sophie Hermans is a Dutch politician currently serving as the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport in the Jetten cabinet. Previously, she served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Climate and Green Growth in the Schoof cabinet from 2024 to 2026. Before her ministerial roles, she was a member of the House of Representatives for the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) starting in 2017, where she held positions including parliamentary leader and spokesperson for healthcare. Her career began as a consultant, followed by service as a political assistant to Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Hermans is known for her focus on climate policy, medical ethics, and long-term care, and she has been a prominent figure in Dutch coalition negotiations.
Details
- Born
- 1981-05-01 · 45 years old
- Birth place
- Netherlands
- Education
- University of Amsterdam, San Francisco State University, London Business School
- Career
- Consultant, political assistant to Minister Stef Blok and Prime Minister Mark Rutte
