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Noortje de Beijer new CCO Cardano NL

On September 1, 2023, Noortje de Beijer was appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Cardano.

On September 1, 2023, Noortje de Beijer was appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Cardano. She succeeds Maureen Schlejen, who is leaving Cardano.

As CCO, Noortje is responsible for leadership and the further implementation of Cardano’s commercial strategy, which has been developed since the acquisition of ACTIAM. Her appointment ensures the continuity of service. Noortje is well acquainted with Cardano’s distinctive philosophy, approach, and customer base. The combination of risk management, pensions, and sustainable investments requires a proactive approach, and this aligns perfectly with her ambition and vision for the organization’s future. Her appointment is subject to approval from the AFM, Dutch regulator.

Noortje de Beijer new CCO Cardano NL

Noortje has been working at Cardano since 2011. After studying biomedical technology at Eindhoven Technical University and later econometrics at Tilburg University, she started with the then Risk Control & Operations team at Cardano. Noortje quickly progressed to a strategic level in customer service within the Client Servicing & Advice team. Since 2019, she has been the head of this team.

Noortje de Beijer: “I enjoy thinking about what motivates people and what makes them happy. It’s like solving a puzzle to connect people, tasks, and the unique needs of customers. I am very enthusiastic and honored to take on this responsibility. Filling this role is a great challenge, and I realize that I have big shoes to fill. However, I have every confidence that I can do great work with my colleagues in the commercial team in the coming period. There is a lot on the agenda, but we have all the necessary knowledge and experience to be successful.”

Harold Naus, CEO of Cardano: “With Noortje’s appointment, we bid farewell to Maureen Schlejen, who is leaving Cardano to join another organization. We regret her departure but wish her success in her new role. We are proud and pleased that Noortje is her successor, and we could not have ensured the continuity of the position and related operations in a better way. With her 12 years of experience within our Cardano, she understands our approach to customer service, the complete emphasis on advising and implementing solutions like no other. Noortje has been closely involved in the rollout of the commercial strategy of the new, integrated Cardano. I have full confidence that she, together with the team, will continue to excel in this role.”