Minister for Transport - Henrik Dam Kristensen

Henrik Dam Kristensen (born 31st January 1957, Southern Jutland) is a member of the Social Democratic Party. He first gained parliamentary representation in 1990. Henrik is married to Bente Dam Kristensen and together they have a son and a daughter.

Parliamentary Career

Minister for Transport (from October 2011)
Spokesman on Integration and Human Rights policy (2010-2011)
Member of the Danish Parliament for the Social Democratic Party (November 2007-present)
Member of the European Parliament (July 2004 - October 2006)
Member of the European Convention (2002-2003)
Spokesman on EU matters for the Social Democratic Party (2001-2004)
Minister for Social Affairs (February 2000 - November 2001)
Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (December 1996 - February 2000)
Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries (September - December 1996)
Member of the Danish Parliament for the Social Democratic Party (December 1990 - July 2004)

Prior Working Experience

Head Teacher, the Workers' Educational Association (AOF) (1988-1990)
Employee, the Danish Refugee Council (1986-1988)
Postman (1978-1986)