KPN names new finance chief

Jan Kees de Jager

Dutch telco KPN has named Jan Kees de Jager as its new chief financial officer and member of its board.

De Jager is expected to take up his post on November 1. He was the Netherlands’ minister of finance from 2010-12, having previously served as deputy minister of finance.

De Jager replaces Steven van Schilfgaarde, who has served as interim CFO since September last year.