Boris van der Ham is a true all rounder, with experience across many different fields. He is known as a former politician and board member, as well as an actor and writer.
Boris van der Ham as a Speaker and Moderator
As a speaker and moderator, Boris brings depth and direction to every conversation with his open, witty and incisive style. His broad background enables him to connect with a wide range of audiences, from healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs to policymakers and students. He leads discussions with flair and substance, asks the right questions and keeps a firm eye on the central theme. His stage experience makes him a natural discussion leader, while his political and social expertise makes him a strong content driven conversation partner. Original, energetic and always engaged with his audience.
Career
After completing the first year of a history degree, Boris graduated from the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1998. He performed in classical theatre productions including Macbeth, Antigone and Timon of Athens. At the same time, he was socially active within a political youth organisation. This led to his election to the Dutch House of Representatives in 2002. Between 2002 and 2012, he served as a Member of Parliament for D66. As a politician, he introduced several successful legislative proposals and was elected twice through preferential voting.
After leaving Parliament, he broadened his social engagement. Among other roles, he served as Chair of the Dutch Humanist Association and was active within Humanists International in London. He currently holds board positions across a wide range of sectors, from Chair of the Association of Healthcare Providers for People with Disabilities and the Dutch Association of Event Organisers to board member of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers. He created documentaries for HUMAN, wrote several books and performs as a musician. His work brings everything together: the power of storytelling, the urgency of social engagement and the ability to inspire people to think and take action.
