Fortis further increases focus on sustainable development and social responsibility.

 

'We want to grow in a responsible way,' explains Herman Verwilst. 'Our growth path must take into account the interests of all stakeholders, including the community we work in. Our Businesses are fully engaged in the execution of their growth plans. Now we have to step up our efforts in sustainable development and social responsibility to keep all stakeholders involved in our ambitions. Eric Bouwmeester has led the Corporate Communications department successfully since early 2004. Given his expertise in the field of sustainable development and social responsibility, he is best positioned to realise our goals in this new and dedicated role.'

 

Eric Bouwmeester's successor will be announced in due course.

 

 

Fortis is an integrated financial services provider active in the fields of banking and insurance. With a market capitalisation of EUR 32.8 billion (30/11/2005) and around 55,000 employees, Fortis ranks in the top 20 of European financial institutions. In its home market, the Benelux countries, Fortis occupies a leading position which it aims to develop and bolster. Fortis is drawing on the expertise it has acquired in its home market to realise its European ambitions via growth platforms. Fortis also operates successfully worldwide in selected activities. In specific countries in Europe and Asia it effectively exploits its know-how and experience in bancassurance. Fortis is listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam, Brussels and Luxembourg and has a sponsored ADR programme in the United States. More information is available on www.fortis.com