Paul Koster, 55, was previously Commissioner and Member of the Executive Board, Autoriteit Financiële Markten ("AFM"), the Netherlands Authority for Financial markets.
Of his new role he said: "I am honoured and delighted to be joining such a world-class regulatory organisation. I very much look forward to becoming part of the DFSA and spending the next few years in this dynamic and stimulating environment."
Abdullah Saleh, Chairman of the DFSA, commenting on the appointment said:
"Paul's experience in shaping and developing the Dutch AFM is very relevant to the next phase of the DFSA's growth, as the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") continues to expand so successfully and is in full business mode. After an extensive and thorough search, we are delighted that we have attracted a person of his calibre and standing to the organisation, in itself a testament to the organisation's Board, executive and staff."

Eman Hassan



