Fastned strengthens and broadens leadership: Victor van Dijk appointed as VP Strategy
Fastned, a leading European fast charging company, today announces an exciting evolution in its leadership team.
Victor van Dijk, who has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2019, will transition into a newly created role as Vice President of Strategy and will resign as a Statutory Director and CFO from the Management Board, effective 26 March 2026.
As VP Strategy, Victor will focus on shaping Fastned's long-term vision and capabilities, setting priorities to the organisation and developing our equity story. Victor will work closely with the Board and the wider leadership team to ensure that Fastned's strategy - spanning from network development and pricing to amenities and technology - is consistently anchored in strong financial and investment logic.
Over more than 5 years as CFO, Victor van Dijk has played an instrumental role in transforming Fastned into a company trusted by the world's leading institutional investors. Victor was a key architect of Fastned's landmark fundraising milestones: the 2021 €150 million equity raise, the €75 million strategic investment by Schroders Capital's infrastructure fund in 2022, and recently the €200 million bank financing of a consortium of leading European finance institutions.
In his previous role, Victor has been instrumental in building strategic priorities and the equity story towards 2030. In his new role as VP Strategy, Victor will refocus on these topics, only with a new horizon, while a new CFO will focus on operational financial management on the roadmap to profitability.
Fastned has grown at a remarkable scale and is at an exciting inflection point. The funding foundations are now in place, and the network is growing: the opportunity in front of us is enormous and historic.
I am thrilled to take on this new challenge as VP Strategy, working more directly on the long-term strategic questions that will shape what Fastned becomes. This is where I can add the most value as the company matures, and I look forward to continuing to serve the company, the Board and the Fastned mission in the years ahead
Recruiting a new CFO
Until the role is permanently filled, Remco Samuels will serve as Interim CFO of Fastned. Remco brings extensive finance and industry leadership experience, having led EVBox as CEO, and following several finance leadership positions at Engie. Remco also knows Fastned well, having been part of Fastned’s finance department for the last six months.
Fastned will immediately begin a search for a new CFO. The incoming CFO will be a seasoned finance executive with a strong track record in operational financial management, and will be focused on bringing Fastned to profitability, strengthening financial control frameworks and supporting the company's continued expansion across Europe.
About Fastned
Fastned's mission is to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. Since 2012, we have been at the forefront of developing charging infrastructure in Europe, building and operating a rapidly growing network of iconic fast-charging stations. Our yellow stations, inspired by nature, offer a welcoming environment for drivers during the 10 to 15 minutes needed to charge up to 300 km of range. By offering the most reliable, convenient, and pleasant charging experience in Europe, we aim to encourage millions of people to drive on solar and wind power so that together, we can curb climate change. Fastned is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (AMS: FAST) and is a certified B Corp.