Gerrit Zalm date of birth:
May 6, 1952
How old is Gerrit Zalm?
73
Where was Gerrit Zalm born?
Enkhuizen, Netherlands
What is Gerrit Zalm nationality?
Dutch
What is Gerrit Zalm's occupation?
Politician Civil servant Economist Banker Professor
Short Biography
Gerrit Zalm (born May 6, 1952) is a retired Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). He served as Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister from May 27, 2003 until February 22, 2007 in the Cabinets Balkenende II and III. He served earlier as Minister of Finance in the Cabinets Kok I and II from August 22, 1994 until July 22, 2002. After his term as Minister of Finance ended in 2002 he was selected by the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy to succeed retiring Party leader and Parliamentary leader in House of Representatives Hans Dijkstal. He served in this position for a full year for before becoming Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister in the Cabinet Balkenende II.