We are convinced they are the right people to continue the successful development of our business in the International Markets Business Unit and Belgium Business Unit in these challenging times. We have no doubt that Peter Andronov and David Moucheron will likewise be major assets to the Executive Committee. We are convinced that Luc Popelier, who was the group’s CFO between 20 and who has built up extensive international experience, will be a solid successor to Rik.
Koenraad Debackere, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KBC Group, commented as follows on the appointments and changes announced today : ‘On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to sincerely thank Rik Scheerlinck for his tireless commitment to our group in his different roles and at various entities in Belgium and abroad, as well as for all his efforts in building and nurturing the strong relationships with the investor and financial analyst community in more recent years.
Luc Popelier, the current CEO of the International Markets Business Unit, will succeed Rik Scheerlinck as CFO and Executive Director of KBC Group.Rik Scheerlinck, KBC Group CFO, who reached the statutory age limit in January 2021, will retire after a career of 37 years with KBC.Subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on, KBC Group will reshuffle its Executive Committee:
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