Marcel Koster

Marcel Koster is an accomplished Operational Risk Manager at Athora Netherlands since January 2021, with a strong background in IT and audit. Prior experience includes serving as a Medewerker Interne Controle at VIVAT Verzekeringen from July 2014 to January 2021, where the focus was on General IT Controls alongside operational audits. Marcel has also held various roles in municipal governance as a Raadslid for Gemeenteraad Heerhugowaard from October 2013 to March 2018, including vice-chair of the CDA faction and involvement in finance and societal development portfolios. Additional experience spans over two decades in IT auditing and database management at SNS REAAL, coupled with early programming roles at Hooge Huys. Marcel’s education includes multiple post-HBO qualifications in operational audit and organizational change, alongside a comprehensive background in IT studies.