The Top 50 Women in Sustainable Finance highlights female leaders in the Netherlands who are committed to sustainability within the financial sector. This is the sixth edition of this list, which shines a spotlight on female leaders who have demonstrated a visible and impactful commitment 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.

Discover the Top 50 Women in Sustainable Finance 2026 here. 

You can find photos of the event on 29 September in our photo album.