The Dutch pensions regulator, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has appointed Olaf Sleijpen as its new president, effective from 1 July 2025.

The appointment was made by Minister of Finance, Eelco Heinen, following the recommendation of DNB’s Supervisory Board.

Sleijpen, who has been a member of the Executive Board of DNB since early 2020, succeeds Klaas Knot, who has been President of DNB since 2011.

Commenting, DNB Supervisory Board chair, Martin van Rijn, said: “Olaf Sleijpen is an authority at the nexus of monetary policy, financial stability and European cooperation. He combines substantive depth with managerial experience, has a highly developed social compass and an extensive background at DNB, in both the monetary domain and supervision.

“We are confident that he will lead DNB with authority and vision during a period of complex economic and societal transitions.”

Van Rijn also expressed his “deep gratitude” to Klaas Knot for his “extraordinary commitment and leadership” over the past 14 years.

Sleijpen said he intends to “build on the foundation” laid by Knot’s leadership, and “lead with dedication”.

“With room for innovation, together with our employees, with the financial sector and with our national and international partners. And always mindful of changing economic and social conditions. I look forward to making my contribution with full conviction,” Sleijpen said.

With Sleijpen’s appointment, the Executive Board Member for Monetary Affairs position will be vacant from 1 July 2025. In the period ahead, the Supervisory Board will consider a successor for this position.

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