Lars van de Ven

Lars van de Ven is a seasoned professional in the financial sector, currently serving as Programme Manager for the Chief Innovation Office Supervision at De Nederlandsche Bank since April 2019, where leadership focuses on the impact of technological innovations on supervision. Prior experience includes roles as Teamlead and Innovation Officer at the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets, specializing in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and the management of innovation risks in finance. Lars has also contributed as a Senior Supervision Officer, overseeing various IT and strategic projects. Educational credentials include a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Maastricht University with honors, alongside degrees in International Business from Maastricht University and Luiss Guido Carli University. Additionally, Lars has undertaken secondee roles in significant regulatory discussions and project setups in the public sector.