
About
Petra van Hoeken, a distinguished Dutch business leader born in 1961, holds a Master’s in Civil Law from the University of Leiden. With a dynamic career spanning various sectors, Petra has made significant contributions to numerous organizations.
Since 2019, Petra has served as a Board Member and Member of the BAC and BRIC, providing strategic direction and leadership to Nordea, a leading financial institution.
In addition to her role at Nordea, Petra holds positions on the Supervisory Board of Volksbank N.V., where she contributes her expertise to guide the organization’s strategic decisions. She also chairs the Advisory Committee for Credit for the Dutch Ministry of Economic & Climate Affairs, showcasing her commitment to shaping policy in the economic sector.
Petra’s previous key positions include serving as a Board Member at Nederlandse Waterschapsbank NV, Executive Committee member and Chief Risk Officer at Intertrust Group, and Board Member at De Lage Landen. She also held executive roles at Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., NIBC Bank NV, The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc, and ABN AMRO Bank NV, where she served as Chief Risk Officer and held various management positions.
Before her executive roles, Petra held positions in Amsterdam, Madrid, Singapore, Frankfurt, and New York with ABN AMRO Bank NV, where she gained extensive experience in the banking and finance industry.
Petra van Hoeken’s impressive track record, combined with her strategic vision and leadership skills, make her a highly respected figure in the Dutch business community. As a Board Member and Member of various advisory and supervisory bodies, she continues to shape the future of the organizations she serves and drive value for stakeholders.
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
| Company | Committee | Position | Date Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Board | Member | 02/03/2015 |
![]() | Executive | Other Executive | 01/01/2019 |
![]() | Supervisory Board | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2016 |
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordea Bank | Audit | Member | 01/01/2019 | |
| Nordea Bank | Risk & Compliance | Chairperson | 01/01/2019 |


