Unanimously elected

Former VVD minister Christianne van der Wal appointed general chairman BOVAG

Christianne van der Wal is unaniem benoemd tot algemeen voorzitter van BOVAG.

Christianne van der Wal was unanimously appointed BOVAG’s general chairman for a period of four years by BOVAG’s Council of Members on 6 May 2025. She thus succeeds Han ten Broeke, who left for Brussels. Van der Wal will join BOVAG from 1 September 2025.

Christianne van der Wal was minister for Nature and Nitrogen in Cabinet Rutte IV. She then sat for the VVD in the Lower House, speaking on defence and culture. Earlier in her political career, she was deputy for economy and mobility in the province of Gelderland and alderman in the municipality of Harderwijk. She also has the necessary administrative experience at associations. For instance, she was party chairman of the VVD from 2017 to 2022, and before that she was a member of the party’s main board for many years.

‘Experienced association administrator’

“With Christianne van der Wal, BOVAG not only brings in a dyed-in-the-wool politician, but also an experienced association administrator,” says Thijs Bochane, acting chairman of BOVAG. “A great combination, which suits BOVAG very well. She is a connector, with a great eye for entrepreneurship. I am convinced that with Christianne we have found a charismatic and effective figurehead, who will be able to build on BOVAG’s solid position in society and politics. We are happy and proud to welcome Christianne to our ranks.”

Pragmatic and hands-on

Van der Wal says she is looking forward to her presidency. “BOVAG is a strong club, a beautiful club and also club of action. Pragmatic and hands-on . That appeals to me. I want to quickly get to know all kinds of members BOVAG has. To hear what concerns them and what they need. The conversations I have already had the opportunity to have with some entrepreneurs have been downright inspiring. I am looking forward to the cooperation within the association board and with the departmental boards. Plenty of challenges. I am highly motivated to get to work on them.”

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This article was automatically translated from the Dutch language original to English (British).

Author: Nina Koelewijn

Source: MobilityEnergy.com

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