Michiel van der Sommen

Michiel van der Sommen is an experienced professional in the fields of risk management, compliance, and auditing, currently serving as Risk & Compliance a.i. at PGGM and as Coach Risk & Compliance a.i. at Bakker, both since October and September 2025, respectively. As the owner of VDSommen Financial Services & Accountancy since December 2015, Michiel specializes in internal and external audits, compliance, and risk management. Previous roles include Risk & Compliance a.i. at Achmea Real Estate and various positions in internal auditing at companies such as Knab and Aegon Nederland. Michiel has a strong educational background, with degrees in Accountancy and Economics from prominent institutions, including NIVRA and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.