Gerjan van der Laan is a seasoned professional in public affairs and communication, currently serving as an Advisor in Public Affairs at Pensioenfonds ABP since March 2022, focused on stakeholder management and advocacy within the European Union and The Hague. Previous experience includes strategic advisory roles at VodafoneZiggo, where responsibilities encompassed external communication and reputation management. Notable earlier positions include roles at the Council of the European Union and various internships related to marketing communication. Gerjan holds a Master of Science in Political Communication from the University of Antwerp and a Bachelor of Science in Communication & Multimedia Design from Hanze University. Extensive involvement in organizational governance and student representation further highlights expertise in stakeholder engagement and consensus-building.