Wolters Kluwer Proposes Maarten de Vries to Join Supervisory Board as Jack de Kreij Prepares to Retire

Wolters Kluwer Proposes Maarten de Vries to Join Supervisory Board as Jack de Kreij Prepares to Retire

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has announced the nomination of Maarten de Vries for appointment to its Supervisory Board, with the proposal set to be submitted for shareholder approval at the company’s Annual General Meeting on May 21, 2026. De Vries currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Management at Akzo Nobel and previously held CFO roles at Intertrust and TNT Express. Earlier in his career he served as CEO of TP Vision and held senior positions at Royal Philips. If approved, he will replace Jack de Kreij, who will retire from the Supervisory Board at the conclusion of the 2026 AGM after serving a final two-year term. The appointment is expected to strengthen the board with additional international leadership and financial expertise while marking the end of de Kreij’s tenure as Vice-Chair and Chair of the Audit Committee.

(PRESS RELEASE) ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, 11-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Wolters Kluwer, a global provider of professional information, software, and services, has announced the proposed appointment of Maarten de Vries to its Supervisory Board. The nomination will be presented to shareholders for approval at the company’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026.

Maarten de Vries currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Management at Akzo Nobel, a position he has held since 2018. Over the course of his career, he has built extensive experience in financial leadership and international business management. Prior to joining Akzo Nobel, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Intertrust and TNT Express between 2014 and 2017.

Earlier in his professional career, de Vries held the role of Chief Executive Officer at TP Vision and worked in several senior leadership positions at Royal Philips, contributing to strategic initiatives and operational growth within the global technology company.

If confirmed by shareholders, de Vries will join the Supervisory Board as the successor to Jack de Kreij. De Kreij will step down from the board following the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting. His departure follows an earlier decision made in 2024, when he agreed to remain available for reappointment for one final two-year term before retiring from the position.

Ann Ziegler, Chair of the Supervisory Board, welcomed the nomination and highlighted the value of de Vries’ experience. She noted that his international leadership background and financial expertise are expected to contribute significantly to the board’s oversight and strategic guidance. Ziegler also expressed appreciation for the contributions of Jack de Kreij, recognizing his commitment and service as a member and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board as well as Chair of the Audit Committee.

Wolters Kluwer confirmed that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will take place on May 21, 2026. The meeting agenda and related documentation will be published on the company’s website ahead of the event.

About Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software solutions and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology and services. Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 annual revenues of €6.1 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,100 people worldwide.

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