Henri Bontenbal

Hendrik "Henri" Bontenbal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛnri ˈbɔntə(m)bɑl]; born 10 November 1982) is a Dutch politician and energy consultant who has served in the House of Representatives since January 2022. He has been the leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) since August 2023. Before he became a member of parliament, Bontenbal worked in the energy sector and advised the CDA on energy issues. He participated in the 2021 general election but failed to be directly elected. In June 2021, he was first appointed to the House of Representatives as the temporary replacement of Pieter Omtzigt. He became a permanent member of parliament in January 2022 after having replaced Harry van der Molen during his sick leave. In August 2023, Bontenbal was put forward as lead candidate of his party for the 2023 general election.