Born on 8 April 1989 in Woerden, married, 3 children
Party: Christian Democratic Alliance (CDA)
I believe the armed forces are an essential part of a safe and resilient society. Thanks to a robust budget we can continue working to enhance the security of our society and of our allies. I will be focusing on vigorous investment in our military personnel, equipment and innovation. This is crucial for a resilient Netherlands that stands firm for peace and security, both for today and for future generations.
- Armed forces readiness – personnel and materiel (at national and international level)
- Industry policy and innovation of existing and new materiel
- Spatial development, regional development and real estate
- Enhancing the Netherlands’ resilience at regional level
- IT/digitalisation (at national and international level)
- Integrated security policy and sustainability
- Diversity
- 23 February 2026
Appointed Minister for Arms Procurement and Personnel in the Jetten government - March 2021 – 23 February 2026
Member of the House of Representatives for the CDA - June 2019 – February 2026
Army reserve officer (first lieutenant); granted special leave to serve as a member of the House of Representatives - March 2015 – April 2021
Member of the CDA group in Utrecht provincial council; leader of the group from 2019 - January 2016 – March 2021
Property developer at Heyen Beheer BV - April 2006 – January 2016
Owner of BOSON engineering consultancy (previously known as BOSON drafting services) - June 2007 – October 2007
Real estate assistant at Korver Makelaars BV real estate agency - January 2005 – July 2005
Back office employee at Ruijgrok Makelaars real estate agency
- January 2025 – February 2026
External PhD candidate, Utrecht University. Withdrew on accepting role as Minister for Arms Procurement and Personnel - June 2020
Reserve officer initial training (IRO), Royal Military Academy, Breda - September 2017 – June 2019
MSc in Urban and Area Development, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences - September 2013 – January 2014
Pre-master in Public Administration, Leiden University - September 2009 – July 2013
Construction Management, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences - September 2005 – July 2009
Secondary vocational training in building engineering, ROC ASA, Utrecht - September 2001 – July 2005
Secondary education, Driestar College, Gouda
- February 2022 – February 2026
Member of the general board, Netherlands Atlantic Association - January 2022 – 1 November 2025
Advisory board member, MBO Utrecht secondary vocational school - January 2021 – January 2023
Chair of ‘De Wegwijzer’ primary school board, Kockengen - January 2016 – January 2026
Member of the local Remembrance and Liberation Day committee, Wilnis