On Tuesday 29 September 2026, WIFS will launch the Top 50 Women in Sustainable Finance 2026. This is the sixth edition, which shines a spotlight on female leaders who have made a visible and impactful contribution to sustainability within the financial sector over the past year.
From large banks to smaller funds, NGOs to academia, and pension funds to insurers: the diversity among the nominees reflects the many different aspects of sustainability within the financial domain.
The final selection was made on June 17 by an expert jury. From over 160 nominations, the jury selected the 50 most impactful changemakers in sustainable finance. In making their selection, the jury considered tangible impact over the past year, emerging talent, representation across different facets of the financial sector and organisation sizes, and the broad range of sustainability themes; from climate and water to renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, life sciences, health and impact measurement.
This year’s jury consists of: Jellie Banga (chair), Lars Dijkstra, Maarten Edixhoven, Nicolette Loonen, Cindy van Oorschot, Faisal Setoe and Stephan Veen, supported by WIFS board member Lievijne Neuteboom.
The Top 50 Women in Sustainable Finance jury, pictured at the 2025 edition. F.l.t.r. Jellie Banga (chair), Lars Dijkstra, Nicolette Loonen, Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen (previous chair), Stephan Veen, Faisal Setoe, Cindy van Oorschot, Lievijne Neuteboom and Maarten Edixhoven | (c) Gert Eijkelboom (DNB)
With the Top 50, WIFS increases the visibility of female role models. Important, especially at a time when the Netherlands dropped 15 places on the Global Gender Gap Index in a single year.
The Top 50 will be launched at an inspiring event hosted by Achmea in Zeist on Tuesday 29 September 2026. Both members and non-members are welcome. Register now!