The
Hague, 3 March 2023
The
Hague, 8 March 2024
Paulus de Wilt to leave NIBC on 31
December 2024
Paulus de Wilt, Chairman of the
Managing Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NIBC, will be
leaving the bank on 31 December 2024. Paulus will remain as
Chairman and CEO throughout and will continue to focus on
delivering strong performance, working closely with the management
team to ensure an orderly transition.
During Paulus' tenure, NIBC has
successfully delivered sustained improvements in profitability and
launched key new products and ventures, as well as overseeing the
bank's successful transformation into an entrepreneurial
asset-based financier with a focused business model.
"After leading the bank for 10
years, I believe it's the right time to pass on the baton",
explained Paulus. "I'm proud of what we have all achieved together,
and I feel this is now a natural transition point. By making this
decision now, the Supervisory Board will have ample time to arrange
an appropriate succession."
"Whilst we regret Paulus' decision
to step down, the Supervisory Board accepts his decision. We are
pleased that he will remain as Chairman and CEO for the coming
months", stated Dick Sluimers, Chairman of NIBC's Supervisory
Board. "Under Paulus' leadership we have seen changes that have
shaped NIBC into the focused and entrepreneurial bank it is today.
On behalf of the entire Supervisory Board, I extend our heartfelt
gratitude for Paulus' significant contributions and leadership over
the past decade. As Chairman, I would like to thank him for his
valued partnership through all these years. It was a privilege to
work with Paulus."
Qasim Abbas, Senior Managing
Director, Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, added, "Paulus has
made a hugely important contribution to the growth of NIBC over the
past ten years and has been instrumental in positioning the bank
strongly for the future. On behalf of all at Blackstone, we thank
him again for everything he has helped us to achieve."
Further updates on the succession
process will follow in due course.
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companies and individuals. We finance assets from
private housing to rental property, commercial
real estate, vessels, infrastructure, cars and equipment.
As a professional and reliable partner, we build
long-term relationships based on knowledge and expertise.
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clients and for society around us. Shaped
by more than 75 years of experience, we support our clients
in realising their ambitions and actively
helping to build a sustainable, resilient and inclusive society
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