Education
University of Groningen.
politician municipal executive of The Hague
University of Groningen.
He was the State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science in the Cabinets Balkenende II and III serving from 7 July 2006 until 22 February 2007. He was Acting Mayor of Leidschendam-Voorburg from 22 February 2007 until 1 November 2007.
He was a member of the Board of directors of the public transport company Connexxion.