Nelsy Salden

Board member

Nelsy advocates change from the inside out. Recently, after 17 years in the banking sector, she made the move to Pensioenfonds Rail&OV to contribute to the pension transition. In the past, Nelsy held various management and change management roles at Fortis/ABN Amro and Triodos.

Translating strategy in operations and goals in behaviour to achieve joint and sustainable results, is how she approaches work. Nelsy does not shy away to shed a light on inconsistencies in a tenacious and connecting way. Only when something can no longer be “spared, it can change. Bringing healthy movement is what she stands for, which is possible when masculine and feminine energy are balanced within the organization and within herself.

There is work to be done in the financial sector. That is why, after completing the WIFS leadership program in 2021, Nelsy joined the WIFS board to create a "ripple" towards a more sustainable and equitable sector. There is so much more we can achieve together to contribute to a healthier world in this industry.

She grew up in Oud-Gastel, Brabant. After studying Economics and Social Sciences at Utrecht University, Nelsy moved to Zeist, where she now lives with her husband and two teenage daughters. Movement is important to her in her personal life as well. She is a personal trainer in a gym and is an fanatic athlete herself. In addition, she enjoys reading and writing.