Andrew Bester
Corporate Officer/Principal at ING GROEP N.V.
Profile
Andrew Bester currently works at Global Financial Markets Association, as Director, ING Groep NV, as Head-Wholesale Banking from 2021, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, as Member, The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, as Member, Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants, as Member, Prince of Wales, as Member-United Kingdom Corporate Leaders Group, The Association of Corporate Treasurers of South Africa, as Member, and Chartered Global Management Accountant, as Member.
Mr. Bester also formerly worked at The Co-operative Bank Plc, as Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2018 to 2020, Lloyds Development Capital Ltd., as Chairman, Xchanging Ltd., as Group Finance Director from 2002 to 2004, Standard Chartered Bank Korea Ltd., as Director, Deutsche Bank Nederland NV, as Global Director-Finance from 1996 to 2002, Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Ltd., as Director, Lloyds Banking Group Plc, as Director-Commercial Banking in 2017, Standard Chartered Bank Ltd., as Chief Operating Officer, Botswana Insurance Holdings Ltd., as Group Chief Financial Officer, Standard Bank Namibia Ltd., as Financial Manager from 1990 to 2000, Deloitte & Touche (Netherlands), as Manager-Finance from 1990 to 1993, ACT 2013 Ltd., as Member, Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd., as Head-Wholesale Banking from 2004 to 2012, The Association for Financial Markets in Europe, as Member, Standard Chartered Bank South Africa Ltd., as Head-Wholesale Banking from 2004 to 2012, Bank Gaborone Ltd., as Chief Financial Officer, and Standard Chartered Bank (Japan Branch), as Head-Wholesale Banking from 2004 to 2012.
Mr. Bester received his undergraduate degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and undergraduate degree from the University of Stellenbosch.
Andrew Bester active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ING GROEP N.V. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 05/04/2021 |
| The Association of Corporate Treasurers of South Africa | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Prince of Wales | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Global Financial Markets Association
 Global Financial Markets Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA) is an association that represents the common interests of the world's leading financial and capital market participants. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. GFMA advocates for policies that address risks with no borders, regional market developments that impact capital markets, and policies that promote efficient cross-border capital flows to end-users. The association efficiently connects savers and borrowers, benefiting broader economic growth. GFMA has affiliate members in Europe, Asia, and North America, namely AFME, ASIFMA, and SIFMA, respectively. The association is actively monitoring global and regional developments relating to COVID-19 and is engaged in the Basel Committee's capital and liquidity framework and the Financial Stability Board's priorities. GFMA's mission is to provide a platform for its members to collaborate and address common challenges. Adam Farkas has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Chartered Global Management Accountant | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
 The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, also known as aicpa® & cima®, is a global organization with 689,000 members, students, and professionals. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The British company advocates for the accounting and finance profession, as well as the public interest and business sustainability. Andrew Harding has been the CEO of the company since 2009. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
 The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants is an organization based in South Africa. The South African company's main focus is not explicitly stated in the provided metadata, but it appears to offer online services to its members. Sithembiso Nomvalo has been the CEO of the private company since 2019. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Andrew Bester
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| CO-OPERATIVE BANK PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 30/10/2020 |
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Training of Andrew Bester
| University of the Witwatersrand | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Stellenbosch | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| ING GROEP N.V. | Finance |
| BOTSWANA INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED | Finance |
| LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC | Finance |
| Private companies | 22 |
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Standard Chartered Bank Ltd.
 Standard Chartered Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Standard Chartered Bank Ltd. provides commercial and financial banking services. The firm offers credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, deposit taking and wealth management services to individuals and small to medium sized enterprises. It provides trade, finance, cash management, lending, securities services, foreign exchange, debt capital markets, and corporate finance services to corporate and institutional clients. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, also known as aicpa® & cima®, is a global organization with 689,000 members, students, and professionals. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The British company advocates for the accounting and finance profession, as well as the public interest and business sustainability. Andrew Harding has been the CEO of the company since 2009. | Consumer Services |
Xchanging Ltd.
 Xchanging Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Xchanging Ltd. provides business processing, technology and procurement services to the insurance and financial markets. It business processing services include policy administration, claims services, broking services, workers compensation claims processing services, securities processing services, investment account administration, fund administration and portfolio management, offshore services and human resources. The firm also offers technology services include application development and maintenance services, enterprise solutions, infrastructure services and insurance software. The company was founded by David W. Andrews in 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
The Co-operative Bank Plc
 The Co-operative Bank Plc Major BanksFinance The Co-operative Bank Plc engages in the provision of personal banking services. It offers current accounts, mortgages, savings accounts, credit cards, loans and insurance products. The firm also provides online and mobile banking services. The company was founded on November 8, 1872 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Standard Bank Namibia Ltd.
 Standard Bank Namibia Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Part of Standard Bank Group Ltd., Standard Bank Namibia Ltd. is a financial institution that offers a range of electronic banking channels for personal and corporate banking needs. Standard Bank Namibia is located in Windhoek, NA and was founded in 1915. The Namibian company provides various products and services, including insurance, loans, bank accounts, and credit cards. The private company is also a trusted business partner for corporate and investment financial services, and offers international banking services in various offshore banking countries. | Finance |
Standard Chartered Bank Korea Ltd.
 Standard Chartered Bank Korea Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Standard Chartered Bank Korea Ltd. provides international and commercial banking services. Its services include time, saving, checking, and money market deposits, credit card, loan, mortgages, and trusts. The firm also offers Internet, telephone, and mobile banking. The company was founded on July 1, 1929 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. | Finance |
Deloitte & Touche (Netherlands)
 Deloitte & Touche (Netherlands) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte & Touche (Netherlands) is a Dutch company that provides accounting services. The private company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. | Commercial Services |
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants is an organization based in South Africa. The South African company's main focus is not explicitly stated in the provided metadata, but it appears to offer online services to its members. Sithembiso Nomvalo has been the CEO of the private company since 2019. | Commercial Services |
| ACT 2013 Ltd. | |
Deutsche Bank Nederland NV
 Deutsche Bank Nederland NV Regional BanksFinance Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Nederland NV provides banking services. The private company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Harold Leenen has been the CEO of the Dutch company since 2011. | Finance |
Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd.
 Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd. Major BanksFinance Part of Standard Chartered Plc, Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd. is a national bank. The private company is based in Shanghai, China. The Chinese company was founded in 2007. Xiao Lei Zhang has been the CEO of the company since 1994. | Finance |
Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Ltd.
 Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Ltd. Major BanksFinance Part of Standard Chartered Plc, Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Ltd. is a commercial bank based in Taipei, Taiwan. The Taiwanese company provides commercial banking services. The private company was founded in 1950. The CEO is Charles Anderson Ian. | Finance |
| Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants | |
| Prince of Wales | Government |
| The Association of Corporate Treasurers of South Africa | |
Global Financial Markets Association
Global Financial Markets Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA) is an association that represents the common interests of the world's leading financial and capital market participants. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. GFMA advocates for policies that address risks with no borders, regional market developments that impact capital markets, and policies that promote efficient cross-border capital flows to end-users. The association efficiently connects savers and borrowers, benefiting broader economic growth. GFMA has affiliate members in Europe, Asia, and North America, namely AFME, ASIFMA, and SIFMA, respectively. The association is actively monitoring global and regional developments relating to COVID-19 and is engaged in the Basel Committee's capital and liquidity framework and the Financial Stability Board's priorities. GFMA's mission is to provide a platform for its members to collaborate and address common challenges. Adam Farkas has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Commercial Services |
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe
 The Association for Financial Markets in Europe Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association for Financial Markets in Europe, also known as AFME, represents the leading banks and other significant capital market players in Europe. The British company is working with its members to make a positive contribution to the European insolvency reform debate. Adam Farkas has been the CEO of the private company since 2020. | Commercial Services |
| Chartered Global Management Accountant | |
Standard Chartered Bank South Africa Ltd.
 Standard Chartered Bank South Africa Ltd. Major BanksFinance Part of Standard Chartered Plc, Standard Chartered Bank South Africa Ltd. is a commercial bank that provides banking services. The private company is based in Gauteng, South Africa. The CEO of the South African company is Kweku Bedu-Addo. | Finance |
Bank Gaborone Ltd.
 Bank Gaborone Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Part of Capricorn Investment Holdings Ltd. (Namibia), Bank Gaborone Ltd. is a banking company that provides banking services. The private company is based in Gaborone, Botswana. | Finance |
| Standard Chartered Bank (Japan Branch) | Finance |
Lloyds Development Capital Ltd.
 Lloyds Development Capital Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lloyds Development Capital Ltd. provides business services. The private company is based in London, UK. | Commercial Services |
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