Diederik Sillevis Smitt

Diederik Sillevis Smitt is a seasoned professional in corporate development and investment management with extensive experience at ING since February 2012, where roles include Director leading M&A transactions and strategic partnerships, as well as Head of Business Development for Retail Banking focused on global initiatives. Prior experience includes serving as Associate Corporate Development at ING Insurance/Investment Management and Senior Legal Counsel for M&A at ING. Diederik's legal expertise was further honed during a tenure as Senior Associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, dealing with various M&A transactions and corporate litigation. Academically, Diederik holds a Master of Laws in Corporate Law from New York University and a Doctoraal in Dutch Law from the University of Amsterdam, complemented by language studies at Université Stendhal Grenoble 3.