Hugo Groote Veldman
During my studies, I got to know FSG and soon realised it was the perfect association to gain practical experience, build a professional network, and explore various fields within finance. I decided to apply for the International Finance Tour committee, which was a great experience and strengthened my interest in becoming more involved. That ultimately led me to apply for a board year at FSG!
As chairman, I have a broad range of responsibilities. My main task is to support and motivate my fellow board members and all active members of the association. I’m responsible for managing the general interests of FSG and overseeing the (long-term) strategy. Together with the board, we developed the annual policy at the start of the year, and it’s my role to ensure we stay on track and meet our targets.
Within the board, I’m responsible for the general policy, contact with other associations, the Financial Association Netherlands (FAN), the university and faculty, and the departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB). I also coordinate faculty events, maintain relationships with our Advisory Board, supervise FAN activities, and contribute to FSG’s internationalisation efforts.
In addition, I supervise several key committees and sub-boards: the Accountancy Day, Dutch Banking Tour, International Finance Tour, International Financial Management Society, and the Investment Team. These groups play a vital role in FSG’s mission to connect students with the financial world.
Through monthly meetings with fellow association chairmen (EBF, MARUG, VESTING, and TeMa), I work to strengthen collaboration within the faculty. Via FAN, I stay in close contact with four other financial study associations in the Netherlands: FSA, FSR, Asset | Accounting & Finance, and SCOPE. We meet every five weeks to share insights, align joint events, and support each other in our respective board years.
Lastly, as chairman, I represent the association at events and act as FSG’s spokesperson.
In my free time, I enjoy playing padel and watching football with friends. I’m looking forward to all the exciting challenges and opportunities this board year will bring!
Do you have any questions for Hugo Groote Veldman? Please contact him by sending an email to chairman@fsgroningen.nl.
