Born: 1949 (age 74 years), Meerssen, Netherlands
Previous offices: Minister of Economic Affairs of Netherlands (2007–2010), Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (2006–2007), Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (2003–2003), and more
Spouse: Lou Buytendijk
Education: Open University of the Netherlands
Party: Christian Democratic Appeal
Residence(s): Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands