Johan Remkes

Professional Trajectory

Johannes Wijnandus (Johan) Remkes (Zuidbroek, June 15, 1951) is a former Dutch administrator and politician for the VVD. His roles included State Secretary for Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment (1998–2002), Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (2002–2007), Deputy Prime Minister (2002–2003), and King's Commissioner for North Holland (2010–2018).