The Supervisory Board plays an essential role in safeguarding BNG's strategic course and integrity. The supervisory directors oversee the policy of the Executive Committee (ExCo) and monitor long-term sustainable value creation for our customers and society.
The Supervisory Board has at least five members with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Our profile was carefully established and approved during the General Meeting in April 2019. This profile ensures that the board supports our strategic goals. Members are appointed and dismissed by the General Meeting.
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Huub chairs the Supervisory Board of Achmea Bank and has a background as CFO and member of the Executive Board of Achmea.
Femke is a consultant in the field of behaviour, culture and leadership and a member of the Supervisory Board of ABN AMRO Bank.
Karin, former member of the Executive Board at ING Bank Netherlands and member of the Executive Board at a.s.r., is now active in the Supervisory Board of Van Lanschot Kempen and the Supervisory Board of UMC Groningen.
Marja, professor at Delft University of Technology, contributes her expertise as a member of the Supervisory Board at Ymere and was previously vice-chair of the Dutch Housing Association Accreditation Board.
Leonard is the managing director of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities. Previously, he was an alderman in Rotterdam and chair of the Executive Board at ROC Midden Nederland and The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
Marlies, former COO at ING Bank in Belgium and Poland, now chairs the Supervisory Board of the Dutch Mortgage Fund.
Constant, former CFRO at Robeco and Van Lanschot Kempen, is currently a member of the Supervisory Board at APG Group, ANWB, and Blauwtrust Group.
Transparency is paramount at BNG. That is why we publish a register of the additional positions held by our supervisory directors. This provides insight into their professional network and supports our open communication.
At BNG, the Supervisory Board is organised in a supportive and advisory capacity in accordance with clear regulations. These regulations cover the appointment of members, their independence criteria, and the handling of conflicts of interest. They also set out the role of the chair and the structure of committee meetings. The various committees within the Supervisory Board provide specialised advice and guidance, which is essential for the effective functioning of the Board.
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This committee, consisting of Karin Bergstein (chair), Constant Korthout and Leonard Geluk, supports the Supervisory Board by supervising the internal risk management systems. They advise on and evaluate the functioning of the internal and external audit process and scrutinise material risks and financial reporting.
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The Risk Committee consists of Constant Korthout (chair), Marlies van Elst, Karin Bergstein and Femke de Vries. This committee supports the Supervisory Board in supervising risk management within the Executive Committee. They focus on the integrated management of both financial and non-financial risks and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of internal systems.
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The HR Committee consists of Huub Arendse (chair), Marja Elsinga, Femke de Vries and Leonard Geluk. This committee focuses on recruiting and selecting members for the Supervisory Board and Executive Committee. They also draw up strategic HR policy and periodically evaluate the performance of teams within BNG.
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Femke de Vries chairs this committee, supported by Huub Arendse, Marja Elsinga, and Leonard Geluk. The committee prepares decisions on the remuneration of Supervisory Board members, ExCo and senior management, assessing the impact on risks and risk management.