Bram van Hemmen

Acting Mayor at Gemeente Midden-Delfland
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Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands, NL

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Hein De Graaf

Bram combines policy making, ICT expertise, scientific knowledge and down to earth common sense in a rare mix, which is even more exceptional as he is also a nice person. He was a very good ambassador while working in IJsselmonde, he will be even better in Sliedrecht, I am sure.

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Credentials

  • Space Safety
    Coursera
    Jul, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Gemeente Midden-Delfland
    • Netherlands
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Acting Mayor
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      With a strategic emphasis, I strengthen our municipality's position in the region. I encourage the municipal council to actively contribute to regional issues. Our visibility in the region is increasing. I utilize my experience in other municipalities to elevate our administrative and official level in both content and process. With a strategic emphasis, I strengthen our municipality's position in the region. I encourage the municipal council to actively contribute to regional issues. Our visibility in the region is increasing. I utilize my experience in other municipalities to elevate our administrative and official level in both content and process.

  • Freelance
    • Personal Coach
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      With long years of experience in government administration, I now coach young leaders in the public domain. I share knowledge, provide advice on political and administrative processes, and assist in finding one's own leadership style. My coaching is pro bono with one condition: as an experienced administrator, you will later share your insights with an emerging talent. This is a gift that keeps giving. With long years of experience in government administration, I now coach young leaders in the public domain. I share knowledge, provide advice on political and administrative processes, and assist in finding one's own leadership style. My coaching is pro bono with one condition: as an experienced administrator, you will later share your insights with an emerging talent. This is a gift that keeps giving.

  • Gemeente Leusden
    • Netherlands
    • Public Policy Offices
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Chief negotiator for government formation
      • Apr 2022 - May 2022

      After the victory of 'Lokaal Belangrijk', a new party, I was asked as a mediator and facilitator for coalition talks with CDA and VVD. I bridged the gap between newcomers and established parties, strengthened mutual trust, and helped formulate an agenda for the governance of Leusden. After the victory of 'Lokaal Belangrijk', a new party, I was asked as a mediator and facilitator for coalition talks with CDA and VVD. I bridged the gap between newcomers and established parties, strengthened mutual trust, and helped formulate an agenda for the governance of Leusden.

  • Gemeente Hillegom
    • Netherlands
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Acting Mayor
      • Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

      On request of the Commissioner of the King, I was appointed acting mayor for 10 hours. This was due to the unavailability of the officially appointed mayor because of personal circumstances. I presided over the installation meeting of the new council and chaired the debate on several election related topics. On request of the Commissioner of the King, I was appointed acting mayor for 10 hours. This was due to the unavailability of the officially appointed mayor because of personal circumstances. I presided over the installation meeting of the new council and chaired the debate on several election related topics.

  • Gemeente Hoeksche Waard
    • Netherlands
    • Government Relations
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Mayor
      • Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

      I led the Hoeksche Waard (88K+ inhabitants) through the coronavirus crisis, using a pragmatic approach for local dilemmas. My role in the Haringvlietbrug issue underscores my supra-regional and decisive approach. I launched an anti-undermining project in marinas, where I combined innovation with awareness. In 2021, I facilitated the harmonious integration of refugee reception. My approach proves my ability to transform vision into action and my commitment to collaboration and results. I led the Hoeksche Waard (88K+ inhabitants) through the coronavirus crisis, using a pragmatic approach for local dilemmas. My role in the Haringvlietbrug issue underscores my supra-regional and decisive approach. I launched an anti-undermining project in marinas, where I combined innovation with awareness. In 2021, I facilitated the harmonious integration of refugee reception. My approach proves my ability to transform vision into action and my commitment to collaboration and results.

  • Zorg- en Veiligheidshuis Zuid-Holland Zuid
    • Netherlands
    • Public Safety
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Member
      • Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

      As a board member at the Care and Safety House South Holland South, I guided strategic decision-making, ensured collaboration among various partners, and promoted the objectives of the house. As a board member at the Care and Safety House South Holland South, I guided strategic decision-making, ensured collaboration among various partners, and promoted the objectives of the house.

  • VeiligheidsAlliantie regio Rotterdam
    • Netherlands
    • Public Safety
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regional portfolio holder "Individuals with confused behavior"
      • May 2015 - Nov 2021

      Upon request from Aboutaleb (city of Rotterdam), I led a regional investigation into disturbances caused by individual with confused behavior and established a regional collaboration between municipalities, healthcare, and security. As the portfolio holder for the Rotterdam police region (25 municipalities, I implemented significant mental health laws. Through intersectoral dialogues and influencing national policy, I fostered a seamless collaboration between government, healthcare, and security. Show less

  • Veiligheidsregio Zuid Holland Zuid
    • Netherlands
    • Public Safety
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Member of the Audit Committee
      • Mar 2015 - Mar 2020

      As a member of the Audit Committee, we advised the board and monitored finances and legislation, with special attention to the fire department. We collaborated with external accountants and identified risks. My contribution ensured a better balance between governance and organizational objectives. As a member of the Audit Committee, we advised the board and monitored finances and legislation, with special attention to the fire department. We collaborated with external accountants and identified risks. My contribution ensured a better balance between governance and organizational objectives.

  • Regio Alblasserwaard-Vijfheerenlanden
    • Alblasserwaard
    • Chair District Council
      • Jan 2014 - Mar 2020

      In response to the 2014 advice from the National Delta Commissioner, I initiated a collaboration between 11 municipalities, the ‘Waterschap” (rough translation: water board), and the province for dike reinforcement and spatial development, with financial support. This unique approach, including a common language, gained national recognition. I presented our approach at various delta congresses. This demonstrates my dedication to collaboration and my ability to transform challenges into trust and decisiveness. Show less

  • Gemeente Sliedrecht
    • Netherlands
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mayor
      • Nov 2012 - Mar 2020

      As mayor of Sliedrecht (25K+ residents), I initiated policy measures with both regional and national impact. Under my leadership, the Drechtstedelijk ICT policy received an innovative boost. My approach connected government, healthcare, and security, especially concerning individuals with confused behavior. My role in water safety and in addressing PFAS contamination demonstrates my ability to transform vision into action and promote broad collaboration. This term illustrates my determination and result-oriented nature. Show less

  • VNG
    • Netherlands
    • Government Relations Services
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Coordination Team for Individuals with Confused Behavior
      • Sep 2016 - Dec 2018

      As a member of a dedicated team at the intersection of social domain, healthcare, and safety, I represented the VNG (Association of Dutch Municipalities). We established a nationwide network for individuals who have lost control of their lives. As a dialogue partner, we advised officials from the Ministries of Justice, Safety, and Health, Welfare and Sport. Our clients were the respective ministries and the VNG. As a member of a dedicated team at the intersection of social domain, healthcare, and safety, I represented the VNG (Association of Dutch Municipalities). We established a nationwide network for individuals who have lost control of their lives. As a dialogue partner, we advised officials from the Ministries of Justice, Safety, and Health, Welfare and Sport. Our clients were the respective ministries and the VNG.

  • Smart Delta Drechtsteden
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regional Portfolio Holder ICT
      • Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

      As a regional portfolio Holder for ICT within the Drechtsteden Board, I modernized outdated ICT policies for 7 municipalities and 350K customers, shifting the focus from technology to Drechtsteden objectives and legal security requirements. The renewed ICT policy facilitated essential technical investments, enhancing both the safety and quality of services provided to residents. Simultaneously, it led to cost savings for the participating municipalities. As a regional portfolio Holder for ICT within the Drechtsteden Board, I modernized outdated ICT policies for 7 municipalities and 350K customers, shifting the focus from technology to Drechtsteden objectives and legal security requirements. The renewed ICT policy facilitated essential technical investments, enhancing both the safety and quality of services provided to residents. Simultaneously, it led to cost savings for the participating municipalities.

  • Zorg- en Veiligheidshuis Zuid-Holland Zuid
    • Netherlands
    • Public Safety
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Member
      • 2013 - 2015

      As a board member, I helped shape a reorganization following the establishment of the Rotterdam police region. Despite merger considerations, we opted for independence. After completion and gaining insights into representation, I stepped back to make room for a representative from Alblasserwaard-Vijfheerenlanden. The Veiligheidshuis flourished, and municipal involvement grew. As a board member, I helped shape a reorganization following the establishment of the Rotterdam police region. Despite merger considerations, we opted for independence. After completion and gaining insights into representation, I stepped back to make room for a representative from Alblasserwaard-Vijfheerenlanden. The Veiligheidshuis flourished, and municipal involvement grew.

  • Deelgemeente IJsselmonde (part of Rotterdam)
    • Rotterdam
    • Vice Mayor
      • Apr 2006 - Nov 2012

      In IJsselmonde (>58,000 residents), I implemented projects of urban significance, including the integration of the Nieuwe Kuip. I built bridges between healthcare and welfare organizations, strengthened community ties, and revised tenders emphasizing quality. I introduced the "Sport Pedagogue" and added the Rotterdam Razzia to the commemoration agenda. My work underscores my ability to actualize visions and foster cross-sector collaborations. In IJsselmonde (>58,000 residents), I implemented projects of urban significance, including the integration of the Nieuwe Kuip. I built bridges between healthcare and welfare organizations, strengthened community ties, and revised tenders emphasizing quality. I introduced the "Sport Pedagogue" and added the Rotterdam Razzia to the commemoration agenda. My work underscores my ability to actualize visions and foster cross-sector collaborations.

  • Grontmij Group
    • Civil Engineering
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Functional Services Manager for ICT Services
      • 2005 - Jun 2006

      Responsible for establishing the functional management of internal automation services within an organization of 5,000 employees. My main task was actively gaining support for the provided services and products. I achieved this by managing information provision, defining service levels, and, when necessary, adapting the product and service portfolio to meet changing requirements.

    • Team Lead Helpdesk and Technical Management Departments
      • 2004 - 2005

      Responsible for direct supervision of two departments totaling 20 employees. These comprised the first and second lines of support, with the main objective of achieving agreed-upon service levels with customers.

    • Regional Network Manager
      • 2002 - 2004

      Provided support in the transition from decentralized Novell 4.11 networks to a centralized Windows NT/2000 network. Led a team of ten decentralized system administrators spread across 18 locations of Grontmij NV in the Netherlands, serving approximately 2,000 users. Main responsibilities included monitoring ICT standards, maintaining technical infrastructure, crisis management during major outages, and assessing local ICT needs.

  • Syntegra
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regional Network Manager West Netherlands.
      • 1999 - 2002

      Seconded to Grontmij Nederland NV, De Bilt as a Regional Network Manager for West Netherlands. Provided support in the transition from decentralized Novell 4.11 networks to a centralized Windows NT/2000 network. Led a team of ten decentralized system administrators spread across 18 locations of Grontmij NV in the Netherlands, serving approximately 2,000 users. Main responsibilities included monitoring ICT standards, maintaining technical infrastructure, crisis management during major outages, and assessing local ICT needs. Show less

    • Systems administrator
      • 1998 - 1999

      Seconded to various organizations as a Novell 4.11 or Windows NT 4.0 system administrator for specific (implementation) projects or as a temporary replacement or support within an ICT department.

  • BSE Computerservice
    • Hardinxveld-Giessendam, South Holland, Netherlands
    • Sales Specialist
      • Mar 1997 - Dec 1998

      Responsible for selling computer equipment to customers and managing large-scale projects. Successfully acquired new major clients, one of which accounted for a two-thirds increase in annual turnover. Launched a specialized network proposition to meet growing customer needs. Responsible for selling computer equipment to customers and managing large-scale projects. Successfully acquired new major clients, one of which accounted for a two-thirds increase in annual turnover. Launched a specialized network proposition to meet growing customer needs.

Education

  • Harvard Business School Executive Education
    2023 - 2023
  • TIAS School for Business and Society
    Advanced program, Strategy, Innovation & Leadership
    2022 - 2023
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam
    Drs. (MA), Sociology (specialization: Technology and Organisation)
    1992 - 2004
  • Erasmus School of Economics
    Major (as part of Master's degree), Informationmanagement
    1999 - 2000

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