ABN AMRO announced on Monday that Yorick Naeff has been appointed Head of Innovation in its Innovation and Technology department.
ABN Amro Appoints Yorick Naeff as Head of Innovation
The move is effective 1 February 2026. Naeff, who was previously an “entrepreneur in residence” at Techleap, is currently CEO and co-founder of Dutch investment platform BUX.
He has nearly two decades of experience in the financial sector, including previous roles as a strategy consultant and senior manager at ING.
“With his strong vision and experience, he will accelerate innovation within ABN AMRO, particularly in our strategic areas such as generative AI, embedded finance, and digital assets,” said Carsten Bittner, Chief Information & Technology Officer at ABN AMRO. “I look forward to working with him.”
The appointment follows ABN AMRO’s acquisition of BUX in July 2024. Naeff will continue as CEO of BUX until early 2026 to oversee the integration process, which is expected to be completed prior to his transition.
Known for his focus on scaling and transforming financial services, Naeff’s new role is seen as a strategic move to enhance ABN AMRO’s innovation capabilities and strengthen its position in the evolving digital finance landscape.
ABN AMRO said the appointment underlines its commitment to building a more forward-looking financial future for its clients through technology-driven solutions.
