A Luxembourg-based securitization firm has appointed Menno Kooistra as the new Chairman of its supervisory board, beginning this month. Kooistra brings significant experience to the role, having spent nearly three years at a leading Dutch bank, where he held the position of Executive Vice President from October 2019 until January of this year.
Prior to his time at the Dutch bank, Kooistra was a partner focusing on strategy and operations in the financial services sector at a prominent consulting firm, serving from early 2023 to late 2025. His extensive career in consulting spans almost three decades, where he held partner positions at another major consultancy as well as a Vice President role at a technology services company.
Kooistra has expressed enthusiasm about his new role, highlighting his eagerness to collaborate with the management team to advance the company’s strategy, foster robust governance, and assist in achieving its long-term objectives.
This appointment follows the company’s recent move to partner with a broker from the UAE, aimed at strengthening its presence in the Middle East market. This strategic initiative coincides with other high-level transitions in the retail trading domain, reflecting a series of organizational shifts within the financial services sector.
The CEO of the asset management firm believes that Kooistra’s extensive experience and knowledge are well-suited to the firm’s vision for growth. He stressed that Kooistra’s background aligns perfectly with the company’s aspirations to establish itself as a reliable and innovative asset manager in the financial landscape.
Earlier this year, the firm proudly announced achieving a record trading volume of $1 billion, with plans to execute a staggering 10,000 trades by 2024. The firm specializes in managing assets on behalf of institutions and high-net-worth individuals, having been established in 2020. It maintains offices across various locations, including Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Lithuania, and the UAE.
In addition to his role at the asset management company, Kooistra has held another supervisory position since January 2018 with a housing foundation. He also previously served as a member on the supervisory board of a local banking institution for a period of seven years.
The dramatic shifts in leadership within prominent firms, including this latest appointment, illustrate an ongoing evolution within the retail trading industry, where the demand for experienced leadership continues to rise as firms look to enhance their governance and operational strategies amidst a changing market landscape.