Skip to main content

Corporate governance

NN Group N.V. (NN Group) is a public limited company (naamloze vennootschap) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands and has a two-tier board structure consisting of an Executive Board (Raad van Bestuur) and a Supervisory Board (Raad van Commissarissen). The Executive Board also established a Management Board. NN Group mandatorily applies the full large company regime.

Governing principles

NN Group recognises the importance of good corporate governance and as such is managed by a disciplined, highly motivated and experienced team. NN Group's Executive and Management Board members have many years of experience in the financial services industry, having held significant and varied roles.

For NN’s strategic opportunities and challenges, diversity is paramount to ensure a wide range of relevant perspectives and views. Our approach to reaching a diverse and inclusive composition of our Executive Board, Management Board, Supervisory Board and senior management is included in the Diversity and Inclusion Policy for the Executive Board, Management Board, Supervisory Board and senior management of NN Group N.V.

Download

Diversity and Inclusion Policy for the Executive Board, Management Board, Supervisory Board and senior management of NN Group N.V.

Shareholder influence

NN Group takes into account the interests of all its stakeholders, including shareholders.

More about shareholder influence

Remuneration

The objective of NN Group’s remuneration policy is creating sustainable long-term value.

More about remuneration

Auditor information

Audit information on the consolidated financial statements of NN Group.

More about auditor information

Compliance

Our values are expanded in the General Code of Conduct NN Netherlands.

More about compliance

Public and Government Affairs

NN Group abstains from support to political parties.

More about public and government affairs

The Executive Board

The Executive Board is the board as defined in Dutch law and is entrusted with the management, the strategy , operations and risk management of NN Group under the supervision of the Supervisory Board. As of 1 July 2022, the Executive Board of NN Group comprises of David Knibbe, chair and Chief Executive Officer, and Annemiek van Melick, vice-chair and Chief Financial Officer.

The Management Board

The Management Board is entrusted with the day-to-day management of NN Group and the overall strategic direction of NN Group.

The Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board is responsible for supervising the management of the Executive Board and the general course of affairs of NN Group and its businesses. The Supervisory Board may, on its own initiative, provide the Executive Board with advice.

In performing their duties, the Executive Board, Management Board and Supervisory Board must carefully consider and act in accordance with the interests of NN Group and the business connected with it, taking into consideration the interests of all stakeholders of NN Group. When considering these interests, the respective Boards shall also take into account the continuity of NN Group, NN Group’s view on sustainable long-term value creation, the impact the actions of NN Group have on people and the environment, as well as applicable legislation, regulations and rules of conduct.

Management Board

As per 1 October 2024 the Management Board of NN Group consists of:


  • D.E. Knibbe – Chief Executive Officer (chair)
  • A.T.J van Melick – Chief Financial Officer (vice-chair)
  • T. Bosklopper – CEO Netherlands Non-life, Banking & Technology
  • F.H.M. Eijsink – CEO International Insurance
  • W.G. Ouburg – Chief Risk Officer
  • D.S. Nihot – Chief People, Communications, and Sustainability Officer
  • L.M. van Riet – CEO Netherlands Life & Pensions
  • J.L. Stuijt – General Counsel

Supervisory Board

As per 24 May 2024 the Supervisory Board of NN Group consists of:


  • D.A. Cole (chair)
  • P.F.M. van der Meer Mohr (vice-chair)
  • I.K. Beale
  • R.W. Jenkins
  • R.J.W. Lelieveld
  • C. Reyes
  • J.V. Timmermans

Charters

The organisation, duties and working methods of the Executive Board, Supervisory Board and Supervisory Board Committees are detailed in the charters of each of these Boards and Committees.

Rotation Schedule Supervisory Board

NamePositionYear of birthDate of appointment (2)Termination - reappointment date
David ColeChair19611 January 20192026
Robert JenkinsMember19512 February 20162026
Cecilia ReyesMember195920 May 20212025
Inga BealeMember196320 May 20212025
Rob Lelieveld (1)Member19621 September 20212025
Pauline van der Meer Mohr (1)Vice-chair19601 January 20232026
Koos TimmermansMember196024 May 20242028

(1) Works Council nominee
(2) Average tenure in years: 4

Dutch Corporate Governance Code

NN Group acknowledges the importance of good corporate governance and is constantly monitoring its Dutch Corporate Governance Code position. NN Group complies with the principles and best practice provisions of the Code and, if applicable, explains why and to what extent it deviates from them.

On 13 March 2025, NN Group published a booklet on its application of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code.

Articles of Association

The Articles of Association of NN Group N.V. have most recently been amended on 28 May 2020.