Kees Helder

Kees Helder has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on core banking systems and payment operations. As Group Head of Core Banking at Knab from September 2012 to August 2025, Kees led a diverse team while overseeing the maintenance, performance, lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance of core banking systems. Previously, Kees served as Product Owner for WERO/iDEAL 2.0, concentrating on feature prioritization and stakeholder management. Kees also held a Lead Payment Operations role, where responsibilities included process optimization, risk assessments, incident handling, and departmental budget management. Earlier positions at Alex Vermogensbank and Postbank involved team leadership, risk management, and client advisory services, showcasing Kees's strong leadership and operational expertise in banking environments.