Henri Bontenbal

Henri Bontenbal
Bontenbal in 2023
Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal
Incumbent
Assumed office 14 August 2023
Preceded by	Wopke Hoekstra
Member of the House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office 18 January 2022
Preceded by	Wopke Hoekstra
In office 29 September 2021 – 27 December 2021
Preceded by	Joba van den Berg
Succeeded by	Harry van der Molen
In office 1 June 2021 – 14 September 2021
Preceded by	Pieter Omtzigt
Succeeded by	Pieter Omtzigt
Personal details
Born	(1982-11-10) 10 November 1982 (age 41) Rotterdam, Netherlands
Political party	Christian Democratic Appeal (2007–present)
Children	2
Education	Leiden University

Henri Bontenbal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛnri ˈbɔntə(n)bɑl]; born 10 November 1982) is a Dutch politician and energy consultant who has served in the House of Representatives since 18 January 2022. He has been the leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) since 14 August 2023.

Before he became a member of parliament, Bontenbal worked in the energy sector and advised the CDA on energy issues. He participated in the 2021 general election but failed to be directly elected. In June 2021, he was first appointed to the House of Representatives as the temporary replacement of Pieter Omtzigt. He became a permanent member of parliament in January 2022 after having also replaced Harry van der Molen during his sick leave.

In August 2023, Bontenbal was put forward as lead candidate of his party for the 2023 general election.