DLL appoints Jasper van Tongeren as Chief Digital Officer

DLL, a global provider of asset-based financial solutions, has appointed Jasper van Tongeren as Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and member of its Executive Board, effective immediately.

Van Tongeren brings extensive expertise in digital innovation and transformation. A graduate of Eindhoven University of Technology with a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences, he began his career as Business Development Manager at Inclusion Group B.V., developing banking solutions for unbanked populations in emerging markets. He later held senior roles in the United States, including Senior Manager of Strategy & Operations at Walmart, before returning to the Netherlands to serve as Chief Technology Officer at Beequip B.V. from 2016 to 2024.

“With the appointment of a dedicated CDO, and the expansion of the Executive Board to seven members, we aim to further accelerate our digital transformation and position DLL for future growth,” said DLL CEO and Chair of the Executive Board Lara Yocarini.

“Jasper’s experience and visionary approach will help take our digital agenda to the next level. We are very pleased to have him join our team,” she added.

Mark Pensaert, Chairman of the DLL Supervisory Board, added: “Jasper starts from the customer and their needs and has a clear vision on how digital can unlock value. We are confident that his fresh perspective in this swiftly advancing digital era will support DLL’s ambition of being the global leading vendor finance company.”

Reflecting on his appointment, van Tongeren said: “I am honoured and excited to take on the role of CDO at DLL. I can’t wait to start contributing to the roll-out of DLL’s digital strategy, which is clearly focused on delivering exceptional value to the company’s partners and customers.”