Speakers FSG Conference 2026

Roland Koopman stands as a leading Dutch journalist and television presenter, renowned for his deep expertise in economics and finance. He has become a familiar and trusted face on RTL Z, where he excels in live reporting directly from the stock exchange, conducting in-depth interviews with top executives from major corporations, and delivering clear, insightful analyses of economic developments and market trends.

 

With over two decades of experience in financial journalism, Koopman has established himself as one of the most reliable voices in the Netherlands. His ability to break down complex topics, like macroeconomic shifts, corporate earnings, geopolitical impacts on markets, and sustainable finance, makes them accessible and engaging for a broad audience, from professionals to everyday viewers. He frequently covers key events such as earnings seasons, central bank announcements, and global trade dynamics, often providing real-time commentary that shapes public understanding of financial news.

CEO of Accountancy Europe

 

Eelco van der Enden is the CEO of Accountancy Europe. He brings over 35 years of experience in business and civil society organisations. Eelco previously headed PwC’s Global ESG Platform for Tax, Legal, People & Organization Services and has held several senior positions in publicly listed companies, including roles as Head of Treasury, Risk Management, and Tax. Until December 2024, Eelco served as CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative.

CFO of KLM

 

Bas Brouns has been Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at KLM since May 2024. As a statutory director, he is responsible for financial planning, reporting, investments, and risk management. In this role, he leads departments such as Corporate Control, Corporate Finance & Treasury, Internal Audit, Passenger Business Controlling, Taxation, and Real Estate & Facility Contracting. In addition, Brouns holds ultimate responsibility for Procurement and Fuel.

With more than 28 years of experience at KLM, Brouns has built up extensive and in-depth knowledge of the company. He has held various financial positions in areas such as network planning, ground operations, revenue management, alliances, e-commerce, business innovation, and treasury. Before his appointment as CFO, Brouns served as Senior Vice President Corporate Controller. He holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Groningen and a master’s degree in Finance from the London Business School.

CFO of Siemens Nederland N.V.

Katja Meinunger is a senior finance executive at Siemens with over 23 years of international experience in leadership roles across industries like electrification, automation, and customer services. She currently serves as Head of Finance for the Global Business Unit Function in Electrification & Automation - Product Lifecycle Management, based in Munich, Germany.

 

Recent announcements highlight her as the new CFO of Siemens Nederland N.V., where she will share insights on her global finance career spanning Germany, Indonesia, and China.

President of De Nederlandsche Bank

 

Olaf Sleijpen has been President of De Nederlandsche Bank since 1 July 2025. He is also a member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council and General Council, a member of the European Systemic Risk Board, and a governor of the International Monetary Fund.

Before this, he served as Director of Monetary Affairs and a member of DNB’s Executive Board from February 2020 onwards, responsible for economic policy and research, financial stability, financial markets, payments & market infrastructure, cash payments, and statistics, while acting as an alternate member of the ECB’s Governing Council. Prior to that, from 2011 to 2020, he was DNB’s Director of Supervision. Between 2004 and 2011, he held various management positions at pension fund ABP and pension administrator APG. From 2001 to 2004, he worked in Frankfurt as an adviser to ECB President Wim Duisenberg. He began his career at DNB in 1993, first as an economist and later as a communications manager.