After studying business administration, Carla van der Weerdt-Norder (1964) pursued a career in Dutch banking. She was associated with ABN AMRO Bank for over 15 years in various positions, including as Global Head Operational Risk Manager and as Chief Financial Officer of the Transaction Banking business unit. From 2019 to 2023, she was Chief Risk Officer and member of the Executive Board of Triodos Bank. Between 2008 and 2019, she was a partner in consultancy firm Accent Organisatie Advies B.V.

She was a member of the supervisory board of Saxion Hogeschool for eight years and of Hogeschool Inholland for four years. She was also a member of the supervisory boards of Triodos Bank, Binck Bank N.V. and housing corporation Habion, and a board member of Vastgoed Zorgsector. She currently chairs the supervisory board of health insurer DSW.