André Rouvoet is a Dutch public administrator and former politician. He served for many years as parliamentary party leader of the Christian Union (ChristenUnie) and as Minister for Youth and Families in the fourth Balkenende cabinet. Following the fall of the cabinet, he also served as caretaker Minister of Education, Culture and Science. In 2012, he became Chair of Zorgverzekeraars Nederland, the Dutch association of health insurers, and has served as Chair of GGD GHOR Nederland, the national association representing public health and safety organizations in the Netherlands, since 2020.
In his keynote presentations, the former minister shares his expertise in healthcare, including youth care, human rights and politics. He also speaks as a guest lecturer on education.
As Chair of Zorgverzekeraars Nederland, Rouvoet gained extensive experience chairing meetings and discussions. He has a wealth of experience in facilitating public debates and engaging with diverse audiences, including parents, guardians, children and students. Topics frequently addressed in these discussions include human rights, healthcare, particularly youth care, education and politics. As a moderator, André Rouvoet fosters connections between speakers and actively engages the audience, creating an environment for meaningful dialogue and the exchange of perspectives.
