{"id":4139,"date":"2026-07-14T13:40:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/thank-you-aldermen\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T18:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T16:03:08","slug":"thank-you-aldermen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/en\/thank-you-aldermen\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank you, aldermen!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During our Summer Event, held in honor of Key Region Leiden\u2019s first anniversary, we bid farewell to several dedicated aldermen. With a heartfelt \u201cthank you,\u201d they received a flourishing ecosystem from Director Leonie Hussaarts, symbolizing the network they have helped build so effectively. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zaalfoto-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Key Region Leiden Summer Event\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zaalfoto-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zaalfoto-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zaalfoto-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zaalfoto-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zaalfoto.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We would like to thank each and every one of them for their vision, courage, and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For no less than 8 years, <b>Jacco Knape<\/b> was closely involved, on behalf of the municipality of Katwijk, in economic cooperation in the region, and he gave a tremendous boost to the development of Key Region Leiden!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4115 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacco-Knape-02-480x320.jpg\" alt=\"Jacco Knape is leaving Key Region Leiden\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacco-Knape-02-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacco-Knape-02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacco-Knape-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacco-Knape-02-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jacco-Knape-02.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Paul Olthof<\/b>: coming from a small community, he\u2019s good at thinking big, always keeping the importance of entrepreneurship firmly in mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4117 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Olthof-480x320.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Olthof is leaving Key Region Leiden\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Olthof-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Olthof-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Olthof-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Olthof-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Olthof.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Herman Romeijn<\/b>; a connector and dedicated leader, particularly in the area of digital transformation for small and medium-sized businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4113 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Herman-Romeijn-480x320.jpg\" alt=\"Herman Romeijn is leaving Key Region Leiden\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Herman-Romeijn-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Herman-Romeijn-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Herman-Romeijn-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Herman-Romeijn-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Herman-Romeijn.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pieter Varekamp<\/b>; passionately committed to fostering innovation in the region to improve our earning power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4119 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Pieter-Varenkamp-02-480x320.jpg\" alt=\"Pieter Varekamp is leaving Key Region Leiden\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Pieter-Varenkamp-02-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Pieter-Varenkamp-02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Pieter-Varenkamp-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Pieter-Varenkamp-02-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Pieter-Varenkamp-02.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We look forward to working (again) with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/en\/partners\/\">new aldermen<\/a>: Wouter Jan Vroegindeweij of the municipality of Katwijk, Freddy Blommers of the municipality of Leiderdorp, Elfred Bus of the municipality of Oegstgeest, Angelique Beekhuizen of the municipality of Zoeterwoude, Esther Mieremet from the municipality of Voorschoten, and Pim van Strien from the municipality of Noordwijk.<\/p>\n<p>We wrapped up the afternoon on the rooftop terrace at <a href=\"https:\/\/plnt.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PLNT Leiden<\/a>, our new office at Langegracht 70 in Leiden, where we recently moved. Want to stay updated? Sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/en\/newsletter\/\">newsletter<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<h3>Economic Growth and Broad Prosperity<\/h3>\n<p>During the afternoon, partners and stakeholders also attended an informative presentation by Otto Raspe, chief economist at RaboResearch, on economic growth and overall well-being in the Leiden region and the Duin- en Bollenstreek.<\/p>\n<p>The message was clear: every region has its own dynamics. Regional cooperation is essential for capitalizing on opportunities. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"19gGYvifnq\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/sterk-in-brede-welvaart-zoekend-naar-groei-inzichten-van-otto-raspe-voor-key-region-leiden-sterk-in-brede-welvaart-zoekend-naar-groei\/\">Sterk in brede welvaart, zoekend naar groei: inzichten van Otto Raspe voor Key Region Leiden<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cSterk in brede welvaart, zoekend naar groei: inzichten van Otto Raspe voor Key Region Leiden\u201d \u2014 Key Region Leiden\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/sterk-in-brede-welvaart-zoekend-naar-groei-inzichten-van-otto-raspe-voor-key-region-leiden-sterk-in-brede-welvaart-zoekend-naar-groei\/embed\/#?secret=RKnVeHw1QD#?secret=19gGYvifnq\" data-secret=\"19gGYvifnq\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The presentation thus once again made it clear that Key Region Leiden can fulfill precisely that connecting role. The collaboration between entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and government agencies is now firmly established. <\/p>\n<p>With the following program areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/innovatieregio\/\">Strengthening the Innovation Region<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/ondernemen\/\">Future-Proof Entrepreneurship<\/a> and<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/ruimte-infra\/\">Space &#038; Preconditions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our agenda aligns well with the recommendations from the study. The foundation has been laid; now it\u2019s time to further translate our shared ambitions into action. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The Key Region Leiden Foundation strengthens the regional knowledge and innovation ecosystem, thereby contributing to broad-based prosperity. As an independent catalyst, we create the right conditions, support both the broader SME sector and knowledge clusters through targeted programs, and accelerate innovation through smart crossovers and collaborations. We represent the region at relevant forums and serve as a dialogue partner with a mandate to engage with governments and businesses.  <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4132 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-05.jpg\" alt=\"Key Region Leiden Social Gathering\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-05.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-05-480x222.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-05-1024x474.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-05-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-05-1920x888.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper\">        <div class=\"grid\" data-masonry='{ \"itemSelector\": \".grid-item\" }' id=\"gallery-6a6720bae24c8\">\r\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-02-480x320.jpg\" class=\"grid-item p-4\" data-pswp-width=\"300\" data-pswp-height=\"200\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"width:  33.333333333333%\">\r\n                       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-02-480x320.jpg\"\/>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                        \r\n                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-03-480x320.jpg\" class=\"grid-item p-4\" data-pswp-width=\"300\" data-pswp-height=\"200\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"width:  33.333333333333%\">\r\n                       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-03-480x320.jpg\"\/>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                        \r\n                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-04-480x320.jpg\" class=\"grid-item p-4\" data-pswp-width=\"300\" data-pswp-height=\"200\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"width:  33.333333333333%\">\r\n                       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Borrel-dakterras-04-480x320.jpg\"\/>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                        \r\n                                        \r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <script type='module'>\r\n            import PhotoSwipeLightbox from '\/wp-content\/themes\/Interpulse\/js\/libraries\/photoswipe-lightbox.esm.js';\r\n            const lightbox = new PhotoSwipeLightbox({\r\n            gallery: '#gallery-6a6720bae24c8',\r\n            children: 'a',\r\n            pswpModule: () => import('\/wp-content\/themes\/Interpulse\/js\/libraries\/photoswipe.esm.js')\r\n            });\r\n            lightbox.init();\r\n        <\/script>\r\n        <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During our Summer Event, held in honor of Key Region Leiden\u2019s first anniversary, we bid farewell to several dedicated aldermen&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4112,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4139","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-key-region-leiden-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Thank you, aldermen! - Key Region Leiden<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Key Region Leiden bid farewell to several dedicated aldermen. 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