Karin Van Dorst
About Karin Van Dorst
Karin Van Dorst serves as the Chief Risk Officer at Vistra in Hong Kong, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in risk management and compliance, having previously worked at Credit Agricole Consumer Finance Nederland and Axveco, among other roles in the financial sector.
Current Role at Vistra
Karin Van Dorst serves as the Chief Risk Officer at Vistra, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing risk management strategies and compliance frameworks within the organization. Her tenure at Vistra has been marked by her commitment to enhancing risk governance and ensuring regulatory compliance in the dynamic business environment of Hong Kong.
Previous Experience at Credit Agricole Consumer Finance
Before joining Vistra, Karin Van Dorst worked at Credit Agricole Consumer Finance Nederland B.V. as the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in this role, she was instrumental in developing and implementing risk management policies and compliance initiatives, contributing to the organization's overall risk posture.
Professional Background in Governance and Compliance
Karin Van Dorst has extensive experience in governance, risk, and compliance. Prior to her role at Credit Agricole, she was the Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance at Axveco from 2015 to 2016. Her background includes significant positions at ING, where she held various directorial roles, including Director of Strategic Programmes and Director of the ICT Department for Electronic Distribution and Services.
Educational Qualifications from University of Leiden
Karin Van Dorst studied at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands, where she pursued a dual focus on Economics and Law. She achieved both a Master of Science and a Master of Laws during her studies from 1985 to 1991. This educational foundation has equipped her with a strong understanding of the legal and economic frameworks that underpin risk management and compliance.