Sigrid van Aken

Sigrid van Aken is the CEO of the Postcode Lottery Group, one of the world’s largest private charity donors. Under her leadership, the Group has become a leading force in fundraising for charitable causes across five European countries and beyond. 

A firm believer in the power of civil society, van Aken is a strong advocate for unrestricted, long-term funding, recognising its vital role in today’s dynamic world where core funding is essential. The Postcode Lottery Group supports hundreds of charity partners and thousands of initiatives, contributing to a fairer, healthier, greener world while strengthening communities. 

Over her two-decade career with the company, van Aken has played a key role in the Group’s growth and international expansion. As the chair of the executive board, she drives bold growth strategies and oversees the Group’s expansion into new markets. Notable achievements include the successful establishment of Postcode Lotteries in Germany and Norway, alongside those in Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Sweden, and a social enterprise owned by a non-profit foundation. 

Van Aken’s leadership is defined by collaboration, innovation, and the transformative power of collective action – values that are deeply embedded in the Postcode Lottery Group’s purpose to help build a better world.