Robert Swaak
Chief Executive Officer, ABN AMRO · Netherlands
Robert Swaak is the CEO of ABN AMRO (AAVMY). Swaak is based in the Netherlands. Swaak was born in 1960 and educated at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Dutch executive born October 23, 1960, who served in various leadership roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) from 1988-2017, including CFO, COO, CHRO, and Chairman of the Management Board from 2008-2013. Appointed CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. in April 2020 and reappointed in April 2024.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Robert Swaak's appointment as CEO of ABN AMRO following his previous departure announcement, with the bank's Supervisory Board approving the move in December 2025. The coverage has also noted concurrent developments including ABN AMRO's announcement of significant staff reductions and Swaak's board positions at other financial institutions including Barclays and Arcadis.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- October 23, 1960
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Education
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Robert Swaak: FAQ
- Who is Robert Swaak?
- Robert Swaak is the Chief Executive Officer of ABN AMRO, based in Netherlands.
- What company does Robert Swaak lead?
- Robert Swaak is CEO of ABN AMRO.
- Where was Robert Swaak educated?
- Robert Swaak studied at Erasmus University Rotterdam.