HELLO, PRESS
We're bunq, bank of the free.
We're a totally independent bank that removes borders and barriers in traditional banking. No branches, no queues, no paperwork, just immediate access from a mobile device. Users can share bank accounts with whomever they want, pay with worldwide Maestro and Mastercards wherever they go and get support whenever they need it.
our people
ALI - FOUNDER AND CEO
Ali Niknam (1981) is founder and CEO of bunq. Born in Canada (but from Iranian descent), he set up his first company when he was just 16 years old. In his early twenties he founded TransIP, which grew to be the biggest domain name and web hosting provider of the Netherlands. In 2012 he set out to change the banking industry radically and founded bunq.
DJOERI CPO
Djoeri Timessen (1988) studied International Business Communication. He started as Lead Product Owner at TransIP in 2012. In 2013 Ali asked him to join the bunq adventure. Since January he has been appointed as Chief Product Officer and he is now the youngest banking director in the Netherlands.
IDZARD - CFRO
Idzard van Eeghen (1960) is the Chief Finance and Risk Officer. Idzard has extensive banking experience and has held various commercial, risk management and general management positions. He joined bunq in May 2018.
BIANCA - PRESS
Bianca Zwart (1991) studied Spanish language & Culture and Communication Sciences. She joined bunq in 2016 and oversees all public communication.
hot off the press
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ARTICLES ABOUT US
Het Financieele Dagblad
“I've never worked, I've only been playing"
read article here
de Volkskrant
“Banks are afraid, start-ups create the killer apps"
read article here
Het Parool
“I couldn't care less about money"
read article here
Metro Nieuws
“Djoeri is the youngest banking director in the Netherlands"
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