Marjolein Slappendel appointed as CFO at Levi9

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Marjolein Slappendel as our new Chief Financial Officer. Marjolein is a highly experienced all-round CFO with an impressive track record at companies including Merrill Lynch, ING, Action, Temper and most recently as CFO of Headfirst.

 

Marjolein will play a key role in supporting Levi9’s growth ambitions and strategic direction. Her extensive background in finance, combined with a strong results-oriented mindset, aligns closely with Levi9’s commitment to customer value, innovation and operational effectiveness.

I am excited to join Levi9 at such a pivotal time and look forward to working closely with the board and teams across the organization to build on our strong foundation.

I am delighted to welcome Marjolein Slappendel as our new CFO. Her deep expertise in financial strategy, operational excellence, and scaling businesses across a variety of industries makes her the ideal addition to our Board.

At Levi9, we’ve built a strong, values-driven culture, one that blends deep technological expertise with a relentless focus on innovation and customer success. This approach has resulted in long-term partnerships, and in a culture of engagement and collaboration that translates into real value for our customers. Marjolein’s arrival completes our executive board, and with this strong leadership team in place, we are confident in our ability to lead Levi9 into the next phase of growth

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Written by:
Levi9
Published:
2 June 2025

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