Katrine Leemans

Katrine Leemans is a seasoned professional in urban and regional planning with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Leidinggevend architect Omgeving and Gemeentelijk omgevingsambtenaar at Stad Antwerpen since July 2019, Katrine also holds a position as Lid Kwaliteitskamer at Stad Geel since September 2018. Previous experience at Provincie Antwerpen includes roles such as Diensthoofd Omgevingsberoepen, Provinciaal omgevingsambtenaar, Provinciaal stedenbouwkundig ambtenaar, and Diensthoofd Stedenbouw from February 2005 to July 2019, overseeing teams handling appeals against environmental permits. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Architecture and a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen, along with a doctorate in Urban and Regional Planning from Universidad de Granada.