Executive Committee

The Executive Committee (ExCo) forms the heart of BNG's management. The team of experienced members works under the supervision of the Supervisory Board. Together, they are responsible for the strategic implementation and day-to-day operations within BNG. The chair and members of the Executive Committee are appointed and dismissed by the Supervisory Board. 

Composition of the Executive Committee

Our ExCo, consisting of five members from diverse backgrounds, leads BNG with a wide range of expertise and perspectives. Each member has their own specialised portfolio with which they contribute to the successful realisation of our goals. 

Philippine Risch (1972), Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

First appointment: 1 October 2024. 

Philippine sets the course for strategy and sustainability at BNG and is responsible for communication and the development of our personnel policy. She chairs committees and coordinates stakeholder relations. She is also an active board member of organisations such as the Dutch Banking Association and the Princess Maxima Centre Foundation. 

Olivier Labe, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

First appointment: 1 May 2015 (reappointed 1 May 2019; second reappointment: 1 May 2023; third reappointment: 1 May 2025). 

Olivier oversees our financial health, from reporting to treasury. As chair of the Asset & Liability Committee and participant in international forums, he connects BNG with broader financial communities and contributes to sustainable capital management. 

Irene van Oostwaard, Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

First appointment: 3 March 2025. 

Irene is responsible for risk management and compliance at BNG. She chairs various committees, including the Non-Financial Risk Committee, where she applies her expertise in responsible financial management. Her involvement in the Dutch Banking Association demonstrates her commitment to effective supervision and cooperation. 

Peter Nijsse, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

First appointment: 1 May 2024.

Peter builds strong customer relationships and promotes our business strategy and lending services. As chair of the Credit Committee and supervisory director at BNG Gebiedsontwikkeling B.V., he reflects our vision of partnership and customer engagement. 

Amir Arooni, Chief Operating Officer a.i.

First appointment: 1 April 2025.

Amir is responsible for operations, processing, data governance and ICT. He has extensive experience as Chief Information Officer and in related positions in various sectors. Amir believes that the key to building a successful business lies in encouraging talented people to perform at their best. Amir is a member of the CIO Platform Netherlands. 

Regulations for the Statutory Board and Executive Committee

The guidelines within the regulations of the statutory board and the ExCo promote structured decision-making and clear communication with the Supervisory Board. The regulations support the Three Lines of Responsibility policy, which divides responsibilities between management, risk management, and internal audit. This approach strengthens cooperation, transparency, and efficiency within all layers of our organisation.

The Executive Committee of BNG has set up committees to prepare decision-making in the ExCo, provide advice to the ExCo or be mandated to take decisions. The attached document describes the remit, composition and mandate of each ExCo committee.