Mr Steven van Schilfgaarde has been acting as interim CFO since September 2013 and will continue his role as interim CFO until 1 November 2014.
Jos Streppel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board
“We are pleased to present Jan Kees de Jager as our new CFO. We have conducted a thorough review of candidates and found the best person to assume the role of CFO and to further strengthen the management team. Jan Kees combines extensive financial experience with operational leadership in the technology sector. He is widely recognized for his financial expertise as Minister of Finance during a turbulent financial period in Europe. Furthermore, his entrepreneurial activities as Founding Partner of ISM eCompany should add valuable expertise to our company. We would like to thank Steven van Schilfgaarde for his strong contribution as interim CFO and are pleased he has agreed to support Jan Kees in the coming period. I am confident that Jan Kees will be a strong leader in executing our financial policy, which is aimed at creating value for our shareholders and other stakeholders.”
Jan Kees de Jager
“I am very pleased to become KPN’s new CFO. KPN is one of the leading Dutch companies with a rich history and operates in a dynamic telecom landscape. I look forward to work closely with Eelco and the Board of Management, the Supervisory Board, KPN employees, shareholders and all other stakeholders.”
The terms and conditions of Mr de Jager’s contract fit within KPN’s remuneration policy, as approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders. Mr de Jager will earn a base salary of EUR 625,000 per year. Mr de Jager is also eligible for a short-term variable cash incentive and a long-term variable incentive (based on conditional shares).
KPN’s Central Works Council has made a positive recommendation on the intended appointment of Mr de Jager.
Contact
Koninklijke KPN N.V.
Maanplein 55
2516 CK Den Haag
Koninklijke KPN N.V.
Postbus 30.000
2500 GA Den Haag
070 – 446 63 00