Starting on September 1st, 2022, Franca Vossen will join FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, as Chief Risk Officer (CRO).
Franca gained extensive risk and compliance experience in senior management and board positions at, amongst others: LeasePlan, DLL, NN Investment Partners, Fortis Investments and ABN AMRO Asset Management. At LeasePlan (2017-2020) one of Franca’s key results was defining and implementing LeasePlan’s sustainability strategy. Two years ago, Franca started her own company, Resilience, focusing on corporate governance services for various clients. Her latest position was at Triodos Bank, as CRO a.i.. Franca was also non-executive director and member of the Supervisory Board for several organizations over the years. She will continue her current role as non-executive director at Coöperatie VGZ.
Franca’s appointment is part of the expansion of FMO’s Management Board, from three to eventually five members. This includes a change of position within the Management Board for Fatoumata Bouare, as she will move from the Chief Risk & Finance Officer position to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer position, also starting on September 1st. The filling of the new position of Co-Chief Investment Officer, alongside our current CIO Huib-Jan de Ruijter, will most probably be announced later this year.
“We are delighted with the addition of Franca to FMO’s Management Board,” said Dirk Jan van den Berg, Chair of the Supervisory Board. “Not only does she bring a wealth of experience in risk and compliance management, but with her focus on sustainable finance she is a perfect match with FMO’s mission and vision. With Franca’s appointment the expansion of the Management Board is well on its way, strengthening the organization during an uncertain though ambitious time.’’
On her appointment, Franca stated: “I am very excited to be part of FMO. Enabling entrepreneurs, supporting them in increasing inclusiveness and sustainable prosperity is close to my heart. Contributing to a future in which everybody lives well within the planetary boundaries is what drives me. What I have learned in my previous professional roles and as a top athlete, is to focus, be resilient and look for transformative innovation. I believe in diverse and inclusive teams. Alone you will not be successful. It is with this knowledge and experience that I look forward to contributing to FMO’s goals.’’
Franca’s appointment is approved by the Dutch Central Bank, the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets and can count on the support of the Dutch Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs.
