Mark Rutte — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the 14th Secretary General of NATO since October 2024.
Was Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2010 to 2024, becoming the longest-serving prime minister in Dutch history.
Led the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) from 2006 to 2023.
Began his career in business management working for Unilever.

Biography

Mark Rutte is a Dutch politician currently serving as the 14th Secretary General of NATO since October 2024. Prior to this international role, he held the position of Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2010 to 2024, making him the longest-serving prime minister in Dutch history. He also led the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) from 2006 to 2023.