| Jan van Ruiten | |
| Office1: | Member of the House of Representatives |
| Term Start1: | 23 May 2002 |
| Term End1: | 30 January 2003 |
| Birth Date: | 23 March 1931 |
| Birth Place: | Gouda, Netherlands |
| Death Place: | Sneek, Netherlands |
| Party: | Pim Fortuyn List |
| Occupation: | Businessman |
Johannes Hendricus Simon "Jan" van Ruiten (23 March 1931 – 26 September 2016) was a Dutch businessman and politician. He served in the House of Representatives for the Pim Fortuyn List (LPF) from 23 May 2002, until 30 January 2003.
Van Ruiten was born in Gouda on 23 March 1931.[1] He studied to become a merchant navy officer and worked in the maritime sector until 1960. He then held jobs as export employee, purchaser, and sales manager. Between 1971 and 1991, he was director of several companies. He was a member of the House of Representatives for the Pim Fortuyn List (LPF) from 23 May 2002, until 30 January 2003. In October 2002, he was elected second deputy parliamentary group leader.[2] During his time in the House van Ruiten was one of three LPF members over 65 years old, in a time when this was quite rare.[3]
Van Ruiten was an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau.[1] He died in Sneek on 26 September 2016.[1]