Frank Branten

Frank Branten is a seasoned legal professional specializing in spatial planning and law, currently serving as Senior Juridisch Beleidsmedewerker Ruimtelijke Ordening at Gemeente Gemert-Bakel since August 2006. Frank’s expertise encompasses various legal domains, including Construction Law, Spatial Planning Law, Environmental Law, and Administrative Law. In addition to this role, Frank acts as Juridisch adviseur for Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling at Gemeente Bladel and chairs the bezwaarschriften committee in Bladel, providing essential advice to the local government. Frank also serves as a member of the bezwaarschriften advisory committee for the A2 municipalities and the municipality of Veldhoven. Previously, Frank held a senior advisory position within the inter-municipal collaboration between gemeente Laarbeek and Gemert-Bakel and accumulated experience in sales and banking early in the career. Frank holds master's degrees in Dutch law and administrative law from Radboud University, alongside a bachelor's degree in management, economics, and real estate planning from Fontys University of Applied Sciences.