Gerard Hartsink

Gerard Hartsink is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in the fields of Political Economy and International Law. He holds Master's degrees from the University of Amsterdam and VU Amsterdam.

Gerard has held key positions in various renowned organizations, showcasing his expertise and leadership skills. He served as the Ambassador of GLEIF at the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation and was the project leader for ISO TR6039 Identifiers of subjects and objects at ISO TC307 Blockchain and DLT.

Throughout his career, Gerard has been actively engaged in international initiatives and boards. He was a Board Member at the World Trade Symposium, Senior Advisor at ICC Netherlands and ICC HQ Paris, Committee Member at Forum Standaardisatie, and Senior Advisor at Dutch Blockchain Coalition.

Gerard's impressive professional journey includes roles such as Senior Advisor to the Board at CLS Group, Chairman of the Board at CCV Group B.V., and Interim CEO at CLS Group. He also contributed his expertise as a Member of the Board of Directors at SWIFT and as the Independent Chairman of the Board at CLS Group.

In addition, Gerard served as the Director Group Board at LCH.Clearnet, Board Member at ECP Platform voor de InformatieSamenleving, and Chairman of the European Payments Council. His vast experience also includes the position of Senior Executive Vice President at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Gerard's extensive professional contributions extend to his involvement as a Member of the International Advisory Board at Lingnan University, Director of the Board at NIBE-SVV, and Member of the G25 High Level Group at The World Bank. His role as the Convenor of the Registration Management Group at ISO 20022 highlights his commitment to industry standards and best practices.

Throughout his career, Gerard Hartsink has demonstrated a remarkable ability to drive organizational growth, foster strategic partnerships, and contribute to the advancement of global financial and legal frameworks. His leadership and expertise make him a highly respected figure in the international business community.