DNB appoints new President

Written by Adam Cadle

16/06/2025

Dutch regulator, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has appointed Olaf Sleijpen as its new President.

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

Commenting on his appointment, Sleijpen said: “It is a great honour to take on the leadership of DNB. The societal challenges we face – from price stability and financial resilience, to technological innovation and geopolitical fragmentation – call for a central bank that is independent and agile, as well as visible in our society.

“In the uncertain and rapidly changing world of today, it is essential to stand firm for financial and economic stability, while also working to ensure an accessible and innovative financial system. We will continue to do so in a transparent manner, at the heart of society, deploying our resources efficiently and cost-consciously.

“DNB has built a solid reputation under the leadership of Knot. I intend to build on that foundation and lead DNB 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.”

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