Henri Bontenbal | |
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.jpg) Bontenbal in 2023 | |
| Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal | |
| Assumed office 14 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Wopke Hoekstra |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| 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 | 10 November 1982 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (2007–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Leiden University |
Henri Bontenbal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛnri ˈbɔntə(m)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.