Nederlandse Loterij, the Dutch national lottery, has parted ways with Jet Roos-van Aerssen, Chief Financial and Risk Officer.
Leaving after just a little over a year with the state-owned operator, Roos-van Aerssen had quickly climbed the ranks after joining in May 2024 – going as far as succeeding Arjan Blok after he took over the CEO role.
The experience that preceded her tenure with Nederlandse Loterij spanned across various international and national financial roles, including stints at Talpa Network, Aegon and General Electric.
Arjan Blok, CEO of the Dutch Lottery, said: “Jet has made a lot of impact on our organization and on our contribution to sports and exercise in a year and a half. We got to know her as a professional and appreciate her commitment to the Dutch Lottery. Of course, we wish Jet a lot of success in the future.”
With no particular reason being shared regarding her departure, Roos-van Aerssen leaves a crucial role empty within Nederlandse Loterij in the context of the Chief Risk Officer. The Dutch market is currently going through intense restructuring – with key political figures like Teun Struycken leaving cabinet shortly after a government collapse, and new general elections on the horizon at the end of this month.
What’s more, the Netherlands – much like most of Europe – has found itself facing an ever-growing black market, with licensed operators challenged by dwindling channelisation rates.
The sector is mobilising itself against these obstacles, however, evident in Nederlandse Loterij’s recent recruitment strategy. Earlier in September, the lottery welcomed two C-suite leaders in Claudia Sampaio and Yvonne de Liefde.
Sampaio joined as Director Retail, overseeing the Nederlandse Loterij financial performance across its retail division and ensuring that it corresponds with the shifting market trends and consumer behaviour.
De Liefde on the other hand took on the role of Head of Sponsoring and Partnerships, having to navigate the Dutch market landscape at a time when stricter advertising rules are being implemented across the board.