Willem Eelman is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in finance and operations across various industries. Currently serving as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at METRO AG, Hunkemöller, and IMCD Group, Eelman has also worked as an independent consultant since 2017, advising companies on strategy and financial performance. Previously, Eelman held key leadership positions at GrandVision NV as Group Chief Financial Officer and at C&A as Chief Financial Officer and Operations. A former Chief Information Officer at Unilever, Eelman's career includes senior roles in finance and IT, along with significant contributions to mergers and acquisitions. Eelman holds multiple degrees in finance, management, and agricultural economics from prestigious institutions including Harvard Business School and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.