Melanie Maas Geesteranus
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Melanie Maas Geesteranus

Dutch politician and businesswoman

Melanie Henriëtte Maas Geesteranus (born 28 June 1970), until 2021 known by her married name Melanie Schultz van Haegen, is a retired Dutch politician and businesswoman. A member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), she served as Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment from 2010 to 2017.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Melanie Maas Geesteranus (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jun 28, 1970.1

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedLeiden University3
  • Date not recordedErasmus University Rotterdam3

Career

Occupation: politician.8

  • Since 2018Chief executive, Porticus Foundation5
  • 2010 to 2017Minister of Infrastructure and Environment6 7
  • 2003Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands6 7
  • 2002 to 2007State Secretary for Transport, Public Works and Water Management6 7
  • Date not recordedGeneral manager, Porticus Foundation4
  • Date not recordedMunicipal executive of Leiden6
  • Date not recordedMunicipal councillor of Leiden6

Personal life

  • BornJun 28, 1970, Laag-Soeren9
  • CitizenshipKingdom of the Netherlands10
  • ResidenceLeiden11 12

Awards

  • Date not recordedKnight of the Order of Orange-Nassau13