Eric Wiebes has been appointed State Councilor in the Advisory Division of the Council of State, effective February 1, 2026. He specializes in corporate sustainability and the energy transition, advising both private and public organizations on strategy, performance improvement, and feasible, fact-based solutions. Previously, he served as Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, State Secretary for Finance, and Alderman for the City of Amsterdam. Before entering politics, he held positions as Director of Market Regulation and Deputy Secretary-General at the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Eric studied mechanical engineering at Delft University of Technology.