NatWest Markets NV
Directorate Changes
RBS Holdings NV and NatWest Markets NV (the “NVs”) announce that, Thierry Roland has today been appointed to the Supervisory Boards of both entities in the position of non-executive director and Chair of the Supervisory Boards. Thierry currently serves as a non-executive director and member of the Board Risk Committee and Audit Committee on the Board of NatWest Markets Plc having been appointed in April 2025.
Thierry is a seasoned banking professional having had a 35-year career across Europe, the US and Asia. He has deep expertise in global financial markets and regulatory engagement, with extensive experience managing complex balance sheets, leading global teams and driving significant organizational transformations. During his executive career, Thierry held a number of roles including Group Treasurer, CEO of Global Banking & Markets in both Europe and the Americas and CEO of HSBC Securities Inc, the US broker dealer.
Rick Haythornthwaite, Chair of NatWest Group, said: “I am delighted that Thierry will be taking up the role as Chair of the Supervisory Boards. Thierry brings exceptional depth of international experience across the financial sector and his appointment will further strengthen the NVs connectivity within our Commercial & Institutional franchise and with the wider NatWest Group as we deliver on our strategy. I would also like to record my thanks to Maarten Klessens and my appreciation for his chairing of the Supervisory Boards on an interim basis.”
Maarten Klessens, Interim Chair of the NVs, said: “I am delighted to welcome Thierry on behalf of the Supervisory Boards. His experience and expertise will be of great benefit and we look forward to working with him.”
Thierry Roland said: “I am looking forward to my role as Chair of the Supervisory Boards and working with the management team to deliver excellence for corporate and institutional customers in Europe through our Trading and Customer Sales and Capital Markets businesses.”
