Alexander Kousbroek

Chief Financial Officer | Media & Infrastructure | RA | Supervisory Board Member

Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands

About

Finance executive with over 20 years of experience in complex and capital-intensive organisations across media, infrastructure and professional services. Currently CFO of Talpa Network, responsible for financial strategy, capital allocation, risk management and the transformation of the finance function in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Previously CFO of Port of Amsterdam, where I led the financial strategy during the transition towards a more sustainable and non-fossil port ecosystem, including long-term strategic planning, financing and organisational transformation. I started my career at Deloitte in the Corporate Audit practice, auditing and advising large and listed companies on financial reporting, governance and risk. I believe the real value of a CFO lies in partnering closely with the business. Working alongside commercial and operational teams to translate strategy into financial insight and better decision-making is what I enjoy most. Alongside my executive role, I am active in governance as Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of BNNVARA. Key focus areas include: • strategy & transformation • capital allocation • governance and audit • sustainable transition

Experience

  • CFO at Talpa Network
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Member of the Executive Board and directly reporting to the shareholder of Talpa. Responsible for the overall financial strategy and performance of Talpa Network. Scope includes finance, risk management, capital allocation and the transformation of the finance organisation in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Key focus areas include strengthening financial governance, supporting strategic decision-making and partnering with the business to drive sustainable growth.

  • Member of The Supervisory Board (chairman of the audit comittee) at BNNVARA
    2023 - 2025 · 2 yrs

    Chairman of the Audit Committee and Vice-Chair, contributing to governance, strategic oversight and organisational development.

  • Member of The Supervisory Board at Amports
    2021 - 2025 · 4 yrs

  • Port of Amsterdam (On-site)
    • CFO
      2020 - 2025 · 5 yrs

      Member of the Executive Board and responsible for the finance, strategy and financial governance of the company. Led the financial strategy during a period of major transition towards a more sustainable and non-fossil port ecosystem, including long-term strategic planning, financing and organisational transformation. Responsible for multiple teams (50+ FTE).

    • Finance Director
      2016 - 2020 · 4 yrs

      Responsible for financial planning/budgetting/forecasting, reporting and financial governance within the organisation.

    • Head of Financial Control
      2015 - 2016 · 1 yr

      Senior Financial Controller leading the Financial Control team (4 FTE). Performing financial audit, internal reporting and external reporting.

  • Deloitte (The Randstad, Netherlands)
    • Audit Manager
      2013 - 2015 · 2 yrs

      Audit Manager in the international practice (including listed companies) field of Technology, Media and Telecom. Performing procedures, compilation reports Dutch GAAP and IFRS.

    • Senior Auditor
      2010 - 2013 · 3 yrs

    • Auditor
      2006 - 2010 · 4 yrs