Esther Lieben

Esther Lieben has extensive experience in emergency management and firefighting, currently serving as the General Director of Veiligheidsregio Haaglanden and Commandant of Brandweer Haaglanden since September 2010. Esther was recognized as Overheidsmanager van het jaar in 2020 and held previous leadership roles as District Commander at Veiligheidsregio Rotterdam-Rijnmond and Head of Incident Investigation and Repression at Brandweer. Esther's career began in education as a Physical Education Teacher and progressed through various managerial positions within municipal fire services, demonstrating a strong commitment to public safety and crisis management. Esther holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Crisis and Disaster Management and a diploma from the Rijks Brandweer Academie.