Is Wim Kok A-List?
No — Wim Kok is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1994
Prime Minister of Netherlands
Lost A-list status in 2002
Dropped to B tier — Resigns as Prime Minister
Ranking Timeline
PvdA Parliamentary Leader
Becomes parliamentary leader for the Labour Party (PvdA).
Finance Minister Appointment
Appointed as Minister of Finance in the Dutch government.
Prime Minister of Netherlands
Becomes Prime Minister, leading the 'Purple Coalition'.
Resigns as Prime Minister
Resigns following the fall of Srebrenica during the Bosnian War.
Joins ING Group Board
Appointed to the supervisory board of ING Group.
Death in Amsterdam
His death marked the end of a career as a leading figure in Dutch politics and economics.
Legacy of Economic Reform
Remembered for his role in leading the Netherlands through a period of economic prosperity.
Last updated: February 25, 2026