Hessel Veldhuis is an experienced financial professional with a strong background in risk management and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as the Director of the Expertise Center Risk at de Volksbank since April 2016, Veldhuis oversees second line risk management and strategic, financial, and non-financial risks. Previous roles at de Volksbank include Director of Credit, Market & Operational Risk and Director of the ECB Office, where responsibilities involved managing supervisory interactions and leading quality assurance processes. Prior to de Volksbank, Veldhuis held leadership positions at SNS Bank and SNS REAAL, focusing on regulatory projects, financial audits, and risk management. Earlier career experiences include roles at NIBC and Rabobank, emphasizing financial accounting and auditing. Hessel Veldhuis holds a degree in Economics and Auditing from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and has completed executive education programs at INSEAD and TIAS School for Business and Society.