Daphné de Leval appointed Head of Actuarial Function at Athora
Athora Belgium has appointed Daphné de Leval as Head of Actuarial Function, marking a new milestone in a distinguished actuarial career. Daphné brings extensive expertise in Solvency II, risk management, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on IFRS 17 implementation and regulatory transformation.
Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions at KPMG Belgium, Belfius Insurance, Deloitte, and Milliman, where she advised insurers on actuarial, risk, and regulatory matters while leading multidisciplinary teams.
Joost Koentges appointed Partner at EY
EY has announced the promotion of Joost Koentges to Partner. His appointment recognizes both his deep expertise in the insurance sector and his commitment to delivering tangible value for clients. In his new role, he will continue to support insurers in navigating industry challenges, driving innovation, and turning data-driven insights into impactful business outcomes. (Source)
Adriaan Raes appointed Chief Actuary at Allianz Benelux
Adriaan Raes appointed Chief Actuary at Allianz Benelux. Adriaan joins Allianz Benelux after serving as Head of Actuarial Department at DKV Belgium since 2023. An experienced actuarial manager, he previously held senior roles at Everaert Actuaries and spent more than 15 years at AG Insurance, where he progressed through key positions including Deputy Chief Actuary, Actuarial Function Manager, and Risk Manager. His appointment reflects a career built on deep expertise in actuarial management, risk oversight, and insurance governance across both Life and Non-Life business lines.
Steven Vanackere joins AXA Belgium’s board as independent director
AXA Belgium’s shareholders have approved the appointment of Steven Vanackere as an Independent Director, effective 27 May 2026, subject to approval by the National Bank of Belgium. He will serve on the Board of Directors and join both the Audit and Risk Committees. Vanackere brings extensive financial sector expertise, having served as Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance from 2011 to 2013. More recently, he was Vice-Governor of the National Bank of Belgium from 2019 to 2025, where he oversaw insurance sector supervision and represented the institution at the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA). His appointment further strengthens AXA Belgium’s governance and supports the company’s strategic ambitions. (Source)
Belfius unveils new leadership team to drive its UNLOCK 2030 strategy
As part of its UNLOCK 2030 strategy, Belfius has announced a refreshed leadership team across its banking and insurance businesses. Olivier Onclin becomes CEO of Belfius Bank, while Marc Raisière transitions to Chairman of the Board.
The Bank's Executive Committee is strengthened with Mario De Vry (Executive Director Wholesale & Public Banking) and Matthias Baillieul (Chief People & Corporate Affairs), while Bram Somers expands his remit as Chief Technology & Operations Officer. Marianne Collin remains CFO, Hédi Ben Mahmoud CRO, and Dirk Gyselinck continues to lead Private, Wealth & Retail.
At Belfius Insurance, Charlotte Gaudy joins as CFO and Karel Verbeeck becomes Executive Director Non-Life, alongside Laurent Goudemant (Life), Els Blaton (DVV & Beyond), Emmanuel Michiels (CRO), and CEO Frédéric Van der Schueren. Belfius has also proposed Vanessa Marquette as a new independent non-executive director, subject to regulatory approval. (Source)
Cedric Ide to become CEO of KBC Securities
KBC Securities has announced the appointment of Cedric Ide as Managing Director and CEO. He succeeds Geert Cleuren, who will take on a new role within the KBC Group as General Manager Western European Branches.
Ide brings more than 25 years of experience in investment banking and strategic advisory. His career includes positions at Allen & Overy, Merrill Lynch in London, and ING, where he most recently served as Global Head of Financial Sponsors Group and Global Head of Private Markets Advisory.
He will join KBC Securities on 1 June and lead the firm as it continues to strengthen its role as a strategic advisor in corporate finance, M&A, capital markets, private fundraising, and financial structuring across the Benelux and international markets. (Source)
Elisa Vlerick joins KBC Group’s Board of Directors
At its General Meeting on 7 May 2026, KBC Group approved the appointment of Elisa Vlerick as a non-executive director for a four-year term. She succeeds Philippe Vlerick, who served on the Board as a representative of KBC’s core shareholders since 2005.
Elisa Vlerick holds a law degree and an MBA from IMD Lausanne. After starting her career at Allen & Overy, she gained international experience at companies including Novartis and SGS. Since 2020, she has been a partner at Ninepointfive Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on industrial technology and innovation.
She also serves on several boards, including that of K&H Bank in Hungary, a KBC Group subsidiary. Her appointment reflects KBC’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and highly skilled Board with strong international expertise and shareholder representation. (Source)
Argenta Asset Management strengthens its investment management capabilities and economic expertise
Argenta Asset Management (AAM) has strengthened its investment and economic expertise with two key appointments. Alexander Roose (Left) joins as Head of Equities, bringing over 25 years of asset management experience, including senior leadership roles at Degroof Petercam Asset Management and Decalia. He is recognized for his expertise in thematic, sustainable, and global equity investing.
At the same time, Hans Bevers (Right) has been appointed Chief Economist. A leading Belgian macroeconomist, he previously served as Chief Economist at Degroof Petercam and has extensive experience analyzing European and emerging market economies.
These appointments support AAM’s ambition to further develop its position as a leading Belgian asset manager with a strong knowledge and expertise center. (Source)
ING Belgium extends leadership mandates until 2030
ING Belgium has renewed the mandates of three key directors for a further four years. Peter Adams will remain CEO until 2030, while Bahadır Şamlı, Chief Information Officer, and Pinar Abay, ING Group’s Head of Retail Banking and a non-executive director of ING Belgium, also see their mandates extended.
Since becoming CEO in 2021, Adams has overseen a major transformation of ING Belgium, accelerating digitalisation, streamlining the branch network, and diversifying the bank’s activities beyond traditional retail banking into private banking, entrepreneurship, and the public sector. Under his leadership, ING Belgium has delivered sustained growth in revenues and profits while preparing for its next phase of transformation, with artificial intelligence identified as a key future growth driver. (Source)
Jean-Paul Servais remains Chairman of the FSMA
Jean-Paul Servais, Chairman of the FSMA, has been re-elected for a third term as Chairman of the Board of IOSCO, the global organization of financial supervisors. The re-election of Jean-Paul Servais will run concurrently with his chairmanship of the FSMA, as he will remain Chairman of the FSMA until September 2028, when he will reach the age limit.
In September 2028, Karel De Bondt will succeed him as Chairman of the FSMA. Karel De Bondt, an economist by training, is currently a member of the FSMA’s management. He heads the ‘Economic affairs and strategic projects’ department and is already involved in determining the FSMA’s strategic choices and policy options. Among other things, he oversees the risk analysis activities, the drafting of the annual action plan and the data analytics projects. (Source)