De Nederlandsche Bank published a speech by President Klaas Knot delivered at the International Diversity and Inclusion Conference in Amsterdam, arguing that diversity and inclusion are critical for central banks and the financial sector and should be managed through measurable goals and governance. The speech set out DNB’s ambition for full gender balance in its workforce and leadership by 2028, with progress implied to require improvement of 2% per year; women currently represent 43% of DNB’s management. Using updated definitions from the Dutch Statistical Office, DNB also aims for 26% of employees and managers to have a migrant background, noting this has been achieved among staff but not in management, where representation is just over 13%. DNB has established a Diversity Board and uses a Diversity Dashboard to track progress, and it recently published an Out & Proud Statement to explicitly support LGBTIQ+ inclusion and oppose intolerance, alongside calls to strengthen internal networks and promote cross-institution cooperation.
De Nederlandsche Bank 2025-05-15
De Nederlandsche Bank outlines diversity and inclusion targets including 2028 gender balance and 26% migrant-background representation
De Nederlandsche Bank President Klaas Knot emphasized diversity and inclusion in central banks at the International Diversity and Inclusion Conference. DNB aims for full gender balance by 2028, with women currently comprising 43% of management, and seeks 26% representation of employees with a migrant background. Initiatives include a Diversity Board, a Diversity Dashboard, and an Out & Proud Statement supporting LGBTIQ+ inclusion.