Wilbert Van Groeningen

Wilbert Van Groeningen is a seasoned banking professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry, focusing on the digitisation of illiquid financial assets, tokenisation, security tokens, blockchain, DLT, fintech, and distribution platforms.

With a Master of Science in Econometrics, Wilbert has a strong track record in originating, arranging, and structuring complex financing arrangements in Structured Finance, securitisation, leasing, and capital raising.

His expertise spans corporate, regulatory, tax, credit risk, and accounting structuring, with extensive international experience on both the asset and liability sides of the balance sheet, delivering premium returns on loans and securing low-cost funding.

Wilbert excels in transaction execution, managing client relationships, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of building trust relationships.

He is described as open-minded, honest, collaborative, empathetic, and responsible, thriving in diverse cultural team settings as a team player. He has a keen interest in innovation, fintech, and sustainability.

Throughout his career, Wilbert has held key roles at ING, including Managing Director Securitisation, Managing Director of Structured Solutions Group, Director of Structured Finance/Financial Engineering, and Structured Finance/Financial Engineering roles.