The Board of Directors of KBC Group has decided to propose Ms. Kristine Braden and Ms. Line Hestvik to the General Meeting of Shareholders as new non-executive, independent directors on the Board of Directors of KBC Group and members of the Risk and Compliance Committee and the Nomination Committee of KBC Group.

According to the press release, the appointment of the new non-executives is subject to approval by the European Central Bank.

"I am delighted to welcome both Ms. Kristine Braden and Ms. Line Hestvik to the Board. Their extensive international banking and insurance experience, complemented by an in-depth experience in the digital area and in sustainability matters, will enable them to make an important contribution to the further development of KBC. With the appointment of two additional independent board members, we take an important step towards strengthening the governance of KBC Group”, commented Koenraad Debackere, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KBC Group.