Athora Netherlands appoints Eva van der Vorst as Chief Risk Officer

Athora Netherlands N.V. (Athora Netherlands) announces today that it has appointed Eva van der Vorst as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and member of the Executive Committee as of 1 August 2025. Eva will succeed Annemarie Mijer, who has decided to stepdown as of 1 April 2025 to pursue career opportunities outside of Athora Netherlands. In the interim period, Jan-Hendrik Erasmus will serve as CRO in addition to his role as CFO of Athora Netherlands.

Eva brings extensive insurance knowledge and risk management expertise to Athora Netherlands. Most recently, she has been Chief Actuary of NN Group. She started her career as trainee at ING and held roles of increasing responsibility across the risk and capital management domains of ING and NN Group. Her appointment has been approved by the Dutch Central Bank and the Works Council of Athora Netherlands has rendered a positive advice.

Roderick Munsters, Chair of the Supervisory Board: “I am pleased that Eva will join us as CRO. Her experience and expertise in the risk domain and deep knowledge of the insurance industry will be valuable in taking our risk management culture and capabilities forward. I would also like to thank Annemarie for her commitment and dedication over the past five years to transform the risk function and Athora Netherlands, as well as embedding sustainability in the organisation. I wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”

Eva van der Vorst: “I am excited to join Athora Netherlands and look forward to working with the teams to further strengthen the risk function and support Athora Netherlands in its ambition to be a leading pension and life insurance company in the Netherlands.”

Annemarie Mijer: “As CRO of Athora Netherlands and Vice Chair of the Executive Board, I have witnessed the company’s growth and transformation since its inception in 2020. Over the past five years, we have achieved significant milestones through dedication and effort, establishing a sustainable and thriving organisation. These strong results are due to the exceptional focus and support of all teams. I am grateful for their commitment. For me, this is an appropriate moment to hand over to others to bring the company to the next phase. As I look forward to new opportunities, I carry valuable memories from this journey.”