Michiel Delfos to step down from Executive Board in 2026

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +0100

Chief Risk Officer Michiel Delfos has decided to step down as a member of Achmea’s Executive Board in 2026. After twelve years with the company, including four years as a member of the Executive Board, he has chosen not to pursue a second term. He looks forward to the next phase of his life, focusing his time and energy on new opportunities on both a business and personal level.

Michiel has enjoyed a distinguished career at Achmea over the years. Starting as director of Property & Casualty insurance in early 2014, he went on to be appointed Chair of the Non-life division in October 2015. In April 2022, he joined the Executive Board.

Bianca Tetteroo, Chair of the Executive Board: "With his strong commitment and clear vision, Michiel has made a lasting impact on the development of risk management at Achmea. In addition, he has led the development and implementation of our sustainability ambitions with great passion. While we are sad to see Michiel leave, we respect his decision. We look forward to continuing to work together in the period ahead.”

Jan van den Berg, Chair of the Supervisory Board: “Michiel has always shown himself to be an able and committed executive. We are extremely grateful for his valuable contribution to the development of Achmea and wish him every success and all the very best for the future.”

Michiel Delfos: "After careful consideration, I have decided not to seek a second four-year term. It was not an easy decision, as I am certain I will miss Achmea and the wonderful people around me. I look back with pride and gratitude on the many memorable moments and numerous achievements we shared over the past twelve years. At the same time, I look forward with confidence to a future full of new opportunities. Over the coming months, I will continue to dedicate myself fully to Achmea and ensure a smooth transition for my successor.”

The process to appoint Michiel’s successor is now underway. Michiel's exact departure date in 2026 will depend on the start date of the successor. We will provide further information as soon as it is available.

Achmea appoints Michiel Delfos as a member of the Executive Board and Chief Risk Officer

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0100

Michiel Delfos will be appointed as a member of the Executive Board and Chief Risk Officer of Achmea with effect from 12 April 2022. He fills the vacancy that arose after Henk Timmer recently stepped down.

Michiel Delfos joined Achmea in early 2014 as director of Property & Casualty insurance. In October 2015 he became chairman of the Non-life division. Michiel had previously held various management and board positions at Delta Lloyd and ABN AMRO Verzekeringen. He studied International Economic Law at Leiden University.

Broad experience in financial services
Bianca Tetteroo, chair of the Executive Board: “Michiel Delfos is a versatile director with considerable national and international experience in financial services. He also has extensive knowledge of risk management and compliance at complex financial institutions. I am proud that we are able to welcome someone from within our own organisation to the Executive Board and look forward to our cooperation.”

Jan van den Berg, chair of the Supervisory Board of Achmea: “In recent years, Michiel Delfos has made a very considerable contribution to the development and success of Achmea’s Non-life division. I am pleased that - with him - we are able to return the Executive Board to full strength. His appointment will lead to a good combination of expertise, experience, leadership skills and personalities on the Executive Board.”

Composition of the Executive Board
The new composition of the Executive Board of Achmea will comprise Bianca Tetteroo (chair), Michel Lamie (vice-chair and CFO), Michiel Delfos (CRO), Daphne de Kluis, Robert Otto and Lidwien Suur.

Michiel Delfos’s appointment has been approved by De Nederlandsche Bank and has received favourable advice from the central works council. Michiel’s appointment will be discussed during Achmea’s General Meeting on 12 April 2022.

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