ABN AMRO is proud to announce that Yorick Naeff will begin his role as Head of Innovation in the Innovation & Technology department on February 1, 2026. Yorick, currently CEO and co-founder of BUX, brings nearly 20 years of valuable experience in the financial sector. He has worked as a strategy consultant and senior manager at ING and has an impressive network within the European technology and fintech sectors.
As an ‘entrepreneur in residence’ at Techleap, Yorick holds a strong position within the Dutch innovation ecosystem. He has a passion for scaling and innovating the financial sector and is committed to move people forward to achieve a better financial future.
Carsten Bittner, Chief Information & Technology Officer at ABN AMRO, stated: “I am delighted to have Yorick join our team as Head of Innovation. 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. I look forward to working with him.”
ABN AMRO acquired BUX in July 2024 and has been working on the integration since then, which will be completed in early 2026. During this period, Yorick will remain CEO of BUX to ensure a smooth transition.
