Hans Wijers retires as ING supervisory board chairman
ING announced today that Hans Wijers has announced his intention to step down as Chairman and retire from the ING Group Board of Directors in the second half of 2023 for personal reasons. Hans Wijers was appointed to the Supervisory Board in 2017 and became its Chairman in 2018. He was re-elected for a second term in 2021.
Hans Wijers said: “It was an honor to be a member and Chairman of the Board of this great company. I am proud of our achievements over the past few years. This is a good moment to move on as we have the right strategy and leadership in place that deliver sustainable value to our customers and society at large. I am confident that my successor will ensure that ING can continue on this path.”
Steven van Rijswijk, CEO of ING, said: “On behalf of the Management Board Banking, I would like to express my gratitude for the great responsibility Hans has shown in some of the most eventful episodes for our sector and our organisation. He was instrumental in building the current great teams on our boards. I will certainly miss him as an immensely valuable sparring partner. We regret his departure later this year, but wish him all the best for the future.”
In light of Hans Wijers’ intentions, the Board has begun preparations for the election of a successor as Chair of the Board to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities, also in relation to the overall composition of the Board and regulatory approvals. Any further announcements regarding his successor will be made in due course.
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