Marguerite Bérard Appointed CEO of ABN Amro

ABN Amro has announced the intention to appoint Marguerite Bérard as its new CEO, which would make her the first woman to lead one of the three largest banks in the Netherlands. Her appointment is contingent on regulatory approval from De Nederlandsche Bank, with plans for her to officially take over on April 23, 2025, succeeding Robert Swaak. Bérard previously served as head of BNP Paribas' French Commercial and Personal Banking and has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, including advising former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. The bank emphasized that Bérard is a suitable candidate to guide ABN Amro into its next growth phase. If approved, she will be introduced at the bank's general meeting of shareholders on the specified date, marking a significant milestone for gender representation in the banking sector in the Netherlands.