Executive committee

Angelica Thijssen

Chief HR Officer

Angelica came to TMF Group after six years as Chief HR Officer at Intertrust Group. This followed eight years as Global Head of Talent Management, Merchant Banking at Fortis Bank. Before specialising in HR, she held senior positions in Specialised Finance, working for MeesPierson and ING Bank. She supports the CEO, the Executive Committee and the wider organisation in focusing on attracting, developing and engaging our talent, building the corporate culture and in driving corporate social responsibility. Angelica holds a master’s in Law from Maastricht University, an MSc (Economics) from the London School of Economics and a Certification in Corporate Governance from INSEAD.

Jan Willem van Drimmelen

Region Head Europe

Jan Willem is responsible for the strategic growth of the Europe region, driving expansion, overseeing mergers and acquisitions and maintaining strong client relationships across the three markets. With over 20 years of experience in the professional services industry, he held several senior leadership roles during his 12 years at Intertrust Group before joining TMF Group. He held roles in structured products at merchant bank Kempen & Co, and as an international tax attorney with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. He holds a master’s degree in international taxation from Leiden University, and has been a board member of the Netherlands-America Foundation for a decade, committed to fostering cultural and educational exchange.

Kevin Bulmer

Chief Operations & Technology Officer

Kevin drives TMF Group’s commitment to flawless client service through investment in strong global digital solutions and supporting the firm’s core proposition of high touch, local expertise. Kevin has deep experience in process transformation and digital delivery, gained in a career at Accenture, Infosys, Pearson and most recently at Robert Walters, where he delivered an ambitious technology strategy. He has a degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the University of Oxford, and a proven track record leading global teams and technology-enabled operational change.

Samir Pandiri

Region head Americas, British Isles, and Luxembourg

Samir is responsible for the strategic growth of the Americas, British Isles and Luxembourg region. As well as bringing strong experience to his regional role, Samir also brings deep expertise in funds and capital markets services, supporting TMF Group's continued drive to build a world-class platform for these sectors. Samir has previously held leadership positions within global financial services, with the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY), JP Morgan Chase, Broadridge and Apex Group. He has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Colombia Engineering, plus an MBA from the Columbia Business School. He is also a Board member of the New Jersey State Investment Council (SIC).

Charlie Netherton

Chief Transformation Officer

Charlie joined TMF Group as Chief Transformation Officer in 2024, responsible for strategic change across the organisation. He works with colleagues on the Executive Committee to set and deliver TMF Group’s transformation strategy. Charlie is passionate about building strong businesses underpinned by a culture of excellence in client service. Before joining TMF Group, Charlie spent 16 years in financial and professional services. His experience includes leadership roles at Marsh and London-based hedge fund COMAC Capital. This followed five years as a strategy consultant at Oliver Wyman. Charlie graduated from King’s College London with a degree in History.

Shagun Kumar

Region head Asia Pacific

Shagun joined TMF Group as India Managing Director before going on to lead the Asia Pacific region. He is responsible for unlocking growth in a dynamic region with significant opportunities and ever‑changing challenges. He leads strategic client relationships that involve both Greater China outbound trends as well as the fast‑growing India and Middle East expansions. Shagun is passionate about people development, which is demonstrated by certified positive work cultures across jurisdictions. Prior to joining TMF Group, Shagun’s career spanned consulting and functional finance, including positions at Arthur Andersen, General Electric and Microsoft. He sits on multiple multinational boards as an independent director and contributes thought‑leadership articles on the role of APAC in a rapidly changing ecosystem. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt, a qualified chartered accountant, and holds degrees in commerce and bartending.