Pauline C. Krikke (born May 9, 1961 in Sneek, Friesland) is a Dutch politician for the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). Since 1 September 2001, she has been the mayor of the municipality of Arnhem.[1][2] Before that, she was alderman in the municipality of Amsterdam.[3]
Krikke studied Human Rights at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. She was campaign leader for the VVD in Amsterdam, and in 1986, she started her own service company for campaigns, congresses and events.[1] In 1994, she was chosen for Amsterdam's city council, and two years later, she was appointed as alderman for economic matters, airports and seaports.[1]
After the elections of 1998, she received the portfolios for economic matters and employment and building, living and economy.[1] She has also fulfilled several functions as a council member and commissioner.