‘’s-HERTOGENBOSCH – As of September 1, 2010 Martijn Wissels (52) will join the management board of Achmea Bank Holding N.V.. Wissels will succeed Jacques Vervuurt (49) as Chief Financial and Risk Officer. Vervuurt will continue to work for Achmea elsewhere within the organisation. The Supervisory Board of Achmea Bank Holding N.V. acknowledges Vervuurt's significant contribution to Achmea Bank.
Martijn Wissels has ample experience in the banking sector; both in The Netherlands as well as abroad. Most recently, he worked as the Director Credit and Market Risk for Fortis Bank Netherlands.
Achmea Hypotheekbank is a subsidiary of Achmea that offers residential mortgage loans in The Netherlands. Achmea Hypotheekbank funds itself in the capital market through the EUR 10 billion Covered Bond Programme and EUR 10 billion Secured Debt Programme.