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Roland Van der Vorst

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Advisor to the Board at Rabobank
📍 The Randstad, Netherlands

Roland van der Vorst is the Advisor to the Managing Board at Rabobank, shaping the banks long-term strategy on AI, cooperative models, and the future of work. He holds a Ph.D. from Radboud University and was previously a professor at TU Delft. He is also a published author and a weekly columnist for Het Financieele Dagblad.

Roland’s professional life is driven by two parallel passions: understanding complex systems and putting ideas into motion. This intellectual curiosity has led him to author several books and numerous columns, where he explores the intersection of technology, society, and human behavior, often presenting contrarian ideas to challenge conventional thinking.

He has a unique background combining high-level corporate strategy at a major bank with academic pursuits and public commentary.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Advisor to the Board
Location
The Randstad, Netherlands
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Future of Banking
As Advisor to the Board at Rabobank, he focuses on the bank's long-term direction, including the future of the cooperative and the future of work.
Responsible AI
A significant part of his role involves guiding the responsible and forward-looking integration of Artificial Intelligence, exploring its impact on value, risk, and society.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Advisor to the Board
Rabobank
3-2023 - 3-2026
Ceo Rabo Carbon Bank
Rabobank
3-2019 - 3-2026
Head of Innovation (W&R)
Rabobank
9-2018
Columnist (weekly)
Het Financieele Dagblad
9-2018 - 10-2018
Advisor buitenhof
VPRO
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Education
1987 - 1995
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Radboud University
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