Rabobank appoints Alexander Zwart as chief innovation and technology officer

Dutch bank Rabobank appoints Alexander Zwart as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer (CITO) starting December 1, following Bart Leurs’ exit.

Alexander Zwart, who has been with Rabobank for over 15 years, will assume the role of Chief Innovation and Technology Officer (CITO) starting on December 1.
Bart Leurs, the previous CITO since 2021, is stepping down. He initially joined Rabobank as the head of fintech and innovation and served in various roles, including digital transformation officer and board member.
Alexander Zwart began his journey at Rabobank in 2008 as the head of cash management operations, eventually becoming the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Rabobank Retail Netherlands.
Before Rabobank, Zwart spent over six years in various roles at energy supplier Nuon Deutschland and started his career at Coca-Cola in 1997.
In his new role, Zwart will join Rabobank’s management board and take charge of technology, data, analytics, digital transformation, and innovation.
Marjan Trompetter, Chair of Rabobank, commends Zwart’s ability to drive complex changes, citing his deep understanding of Rabobank’s technology and digitalization, along with his talent for building strong teams.