Frans Everts appointed new chief executive of TenneT

Mr Everts will take over the chief executive role at TenneT in November. The Dutch Ministry of Finance, as a shareholder in TenneT, has adopted his nomination and appointed Mr Everts effective 1 November 2026 for a period of four years.

Mr Evert’s nomination follows an extensive selection process led by the remuneration and appointment committee of the supervisory board. 

Anja Mutsaers, chair of the supervisory board said, “As a key player at the heart of Europe’s energy transition, TenneT is committed to the successful delivery of its strategy to help build a secure and sustainable energy future. 

“Meeting the challenges ahead requires strong strategic leadership, execution power and close collaboration with partners across Europe. We are convinced that Frans Everts, with his extensive experience in the

energy sector and proven ability to lead large organisations in complex and rapidly evolving environments, is the right person to lead TenneT through its next phase.”

Over the course of his career at Shell, Mr Everts has gained more than 37 years of experience in international energy, operational and commercial environments. In his current role, he leads Shell’s organisation in the Netherlands and has deep expertise in many aspects of the energy transition. 

Mr Everts said, “I am honoured by the nomination to become CEO of TenneT. TenneT plays a crucial role in the energy transition in the Netherlands and Germany. I look forward to working together with colleagues and stakeholders to build a future-proof and affordable energy system.”

Manon van Beek will remain as CEO until her successor takes up the role.

She said, “TenneT faces the challenge not only of rapidly expanding its infrastructure to solve grid congestion as quickly as possible, but also of making better use of the grid, while keeping the system safe, affordable and reliable. Frans is an experienced leader with deep sector knowledge. I am confident about handing over the baton to him, and wish him every success.”