FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Becker as the new Chair and member of its Supervisory Board. Rob succeeds Dirk Jan van den Berg, who stepped down after completing his second and final term.
Rob Becker (59) brings over thirty years of international experience in primarily the finance sector, spanning private, public, and NGO organizations. His expertise includes strategy, transformation, finance, and governance, gained through various advisory, CEO, and non-executive roles. 
After serving as a partner at the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, and as CEO of Achmea Bank as well as a member of Achmea’s Group Committee, Rob transitioned in 2014 to a non-executive portfolio career. Among others, Rob has served on the supervisory boards of the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), the University of Amsterdam, the Red Cross Hospital, and the global NGO Aflatoun, which promotes social and financial well-being in emerging markets. Currently, Rob is a non-executive director at the Dutch pension fund ABP and at AXA UK. Recently, he joined the supervisory board of Zuyderland, which provides both hospital and care services. He also serves as chair and member, respectively, of the Advisory Boards of the Dutch State Treasury Agency and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Rob Becker: “I am honored to take on the role of Chair of FMO’s Supervisory Board. FMO plays a vital role in fostering sustainable development through private sector investments in emerging markets. I look forward to working with the Board and management in support of this important mission.”
His appointment was confirmed on 23 April 2025 at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of FMO, officially called Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. Dirk Jan van den Berg, FMO’s outgoing Chair of the Supervisory Board stated: “I am very pleased to hand over the chairmanship to Rob. I’m confident that his extensive background in finance and strong affinity with emerging markets will contribute meaningfully to FMO’s mission, and I look forward to seeing the organization thrive under his guidance."
In the same meeting, CEO Michael Jongeneel and Co-CIO Huib-Jan de Ruijter were reappointed for a second four-year term and FMO bid farewell to Dirk Jan van den Berg, concluding his time at FMO. Michael Jongeneel: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dirk Jan for his commitment and strategic guidance during his tenure at FMO. Under his supervision, the management board was expanded, a revised strategy was launched, FMO’s impact increased substantially, and the organization’s capabilities were significantly enhanced. Always with a clear focus on our mission and performance, he leaves FMO financially healthy and resilient.”
