Joris Bengevoord

Joris Bengevoord is the Burgemeester (Mayor) of Winterswijk, a border municipality in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands.1 He is an enthusiastic and proud mayor of Winterswijk, which is known for its retail sector and is located in the heart of Europe.1

Bengevoord is also involved in cross-border cooperation:

1. He serves as the chairman of EUREGIO, as evidenced by his presence during a visit by the King of the Netherlands and the German Federal President to the Municipality of Dinkelland.3
2. He congratulated the Benelux Union on its 80th anniversary on behalf of the oldest EUREGIO, highlighting his commitment to cross-border collaboration in Europe.7

Additionally, Bengevoord is active in various local initiatives:

• He has been involved with the SKB (likely referring to Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix, a local hospital) for its 40th anniversary.5
• He takes action on local issues, such as sealing off a house where hard drugs were found.7

Bengevoord maintains an active presence on LinkedIn, regularly sharing updates about his work and local events in Winterswijk.246