Michiel Bijleveld has, since August 2016, been Chief Technology & Information Officer at CCV. He has extensive experience in information technology and operational management, which he combines in his current position with his commercial insights and management experience in the context of ongoing digitalisation and innovation in the payment environment. 

At CCV, his focus is on leading the development centers and payment, process, and acquiring solutions. He is also in charge of the Chief Technology & Information Officer office, group wide strategy, HR, and the internal audit department. Michiel is the Chair of the Board of Directors. 

Michiel studied electronics and telecommunications. At Connexxion, he headed up the IT department and from 1999 onwards held various management positions. He was closely involved at the time in the implementation of the OV chip card, a contactless payment system for public transport in the Netherlands.

In April 2025, John Kolthof was appointed Chief Commercial Officer at CCV Group B.V. With nearly two decades of commercial leadership experience within CCV, John brings deep industry knowledge and a proven track record in the payments sector. Throughout his career at CCV, John has held several key positions, including Statutory Director of CCV International B.V., Managing Director of CCV GmbH, and Head of Sales CCV Group B.V.. 

As Chief Commercial Officer, John leads CCV's commercial strategy, overseeing sales, product management, business development, and marketing. He is instrumental in steering growth and fostering innovation, with a strong focus on building high-performing, cross-functional teams and delivering customer-centric solutions that meet evolving market demands. His international experience and ability to scale revenue through strategic partnerships and market expansion across Europe continue to add significant value to CCV's success. 

Before joining CCV, John held leadership roles at UPC Business, where he served as Director Carrier Sales/Wholesale. John holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Radboud University in Nijmegen, with a specialization in Strategy, Marketing, and Distribution.

In April 2025, Jaap Remijn was appointed Chief Operating Officer (ad interim) of the Board of Directors at CCV Group B.V. Jaap has extensive experience as an executive leader, having managed successful transformations at various financial institutions including Travelex, Deutsche Bank, and ABN AMRO. He has worked in both operational and strategic positions in the banking and payments industry, with particular expertise in technology transformation and cyber security. 

As Chief Operating Officer, Jaap is responsible for developing and implementing efficient operational processes to achieve business objectives. He also plays a crucial role in formulating and implementing operational strategies that contribute to CCV's overall growth and successes. For example, he is responsible for Customer Service, KYC (CDD & TM), Logistics & Repair, and Process Change. 

Jaap holds a Master's degree in Business Economics from Erasmus University and has completed executive training at MIT in Blockchain Technologies and Artificial Intelligence.

In April 2025, Willem Horstmann was appointed Chief Financial and Risk Officer (ad interim) of the Board of Directors at CCV Group B.V. Willem has extensive experience as a (non) executive risk & finance director, having managed successful transitions at various financial institutions including Triodos Bank, AEGON, and KNAB Bank. He has worked in both financial and risk management positions across investments, insurance, pensions, banking, structured finance and data science sectors. 

As Chief Financial and Risk Officer, Willem is responsible for managing the finance and risk functions to achieve business objectives. He also plays a crucial role in formulating and implementing financial strategies that contribute to CCV's overall growth and success. For example, he is responsible for enhanced risk management frameworks, rigorous application of controls, and building meaningful relationships in versatile stakeholder landscapes. 

Willem holds MSc degrees in Econometrics from the University of Groningen and Statistics from the London School of Economics.