Nadine Koerselman EMFC RC CGMA

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Executive Director | Head of finance at Mizuho

The Randstad, Netherlands

Overview

Nadine is the Executive Director and Head of Finance at Mizuho, where she leads the full European finance function. Educated at Nyenrode Business University, she is a strategic leader with a background in turning complexity into clear decisions, previously holding director-level roles at NIBC Bank.

She champions an empathic, people-first leadership style, believing that an organizations most crucial asset is its people. Her focus is on creating environments where teams feel heard and can have real, meaningful conversations, which she believes is key to navigating high-pressure situations and driving change.

In 2025, she was named one of the Top 50 Women in Sustainable Finance, highlighting her leadership and influence in the sector.

Personality Overview

Observative

Value Conscious

Meticulous

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

People-Centric Leadership
Her core philosophy is that people are the most crucial asset. She frequently emphasizes empathy, authentic connection, and being truly present for her team.
Finance Transformation
She has led major European restructuring and merger exercises at Mizuho and NIBC, focused on defining strategic vision and implementing new operating models.
Sustainable Finance
Recognized as one of the "Top 50 Women in Sustainable Finance" for 2025, indicating a strong professional focus and reputation in this area.

Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2024
Executive Director | Head of finance at Mizuho
3-2021
Member of SER Topvrouwen at Topvrouwen.nl
12-2019 - 12-2025
Board Member/Vice-chairman at Vereniging van Registercontrollers (VRC)
3-2023 - 3-2024
Director | Head of Reporting at NIBC Bank
6-2022 - 2-2023
Director Management Reporting at NIBC Bank

Education

Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) from CIMA
2014 - 2016
Executive Master of Finance & Control / RC from Nyenrode Business University

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Insights For Selling To Nadine

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nadine is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nadine

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nadine move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Nadine take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Nadine

Personality Compatibility


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