David Knibbe

Chief Executive Officer NN Group

David Knibbe is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Executive Board at NN Group, a prominent financial services company.1 2 He has held this position since October 2019, taking on the responsibility for the company's strategy, performance, and day-to-day operations.3

Career History

David Knibbe has an extensive background in the financial services industry, with his career at NN Group and its predecessors spanning over two decades:

He joined ING Group in 1997 through their Global Management Programme.3
Over the years, he held various leadership positions within the company, including:
- Portfolio Manager for Institutional Clients
- Head of Investments for ING Bank Central-Holland
- General Manager of ING Piraeus joint venture in Greece
- Director of Disability and Accident Insurance at Nationale-Nederlanden
- CEO of ING Insurance Europe
- CEO of Nationale-Nederlanden (the Dutch insurance arm of NN Group)

Education and Expertise

Knibbe holds a master's degree in Monetary Economics from Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands.2 He has also completed additional executive education programs:

General Management Programme at Harvard Business School
ING Leadership Program at INSEAD

Additional Roles and Responsibilities

Beyond his primary role at NN Group, David Knibbe is actively involved in various industry and social initiatives:

Treasurer and board member of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers (VNO-NCW)3
Member of the Supervisory Board of the Johan Cruyff Foundation3
Member of the Supervisory Board of the Erasmus University Trust Fund3
Member of the Advisory Board of JINC, an organization focused on providing young people with opportunities in the job market3

Under Knibbe's leadership, NN Group has continued to strengthen its position in the insurance and investment management sectors, serving approximately 18 million customers across 11 countries.3