Henk Vermeer

Henk Vermeer (born 21 August 1966 ) is a Dutch politician of the Farmer–Citizen Movement (BBB).

Early life and career
Vermeer was born in Uddel, and he has five younger siblings. From 2018 to 2023, he was municipal councillor and parliamentary leader in Harderwijk on behalf of the local Harderwijk Anders party. His job was as director for an advertising agency. He founded the Farmer–Citizen Movement (BBB) in 2019 together with Caroline van der Plas and Wim Groot Koerkamp. Vermeer served as the party's campaign leader and secretary, and Van der Plas called him her "work husband". He was placed fourth on the party list in the November 2023 general election, and he was elected to the House of Representatives. He is the BBB's spokesperson for economic affairs, finances, climate, and pensions. As part of the 2023–2024 cabinet formation, Vermeer assisted Van der Plas in negotiations.

House committees
Vermeer is on the following parliamentary committees:
 * Committee for Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
 * Committee for Finances
 * Delegation to the Benelux Parliamentary Assembly
 * Presidium
 * Public Expenditure Committee

Personal life
Vermeer is married to Tineke, and he has suffered from a chronic lung infection since around 2010. He officiates as a football referee as a hobby.