Laura de Vries

CEO of JongRegio and Climate Ambassador for the Netherlands and the EU

Laura de Vries is the CEO of JongRegio and Climate Ambassador for the Netherlands and the EU. She leads strategic initiatives in mobility, urban planning, and sustainability, with a strong focus on broad welfare. Laura has extensive experience in public policy, having worked in both governmental and consultancy roles. She currently serves as Climate Mayor and was recently a candidate on the D66 list for the European Elections, as well as Lijstduwer for the national elections. Additionally, she was part of the committee that wrote the election program for D66. Laura is also a member of the Strategic Advisory Council for Energy and Materials Transition at TNO, where she contributes to shaping TNO’s innovation strategy. Laura thrives on addressing the complex challenges of today and tomorrow, ensuring a livable future for all.