Tim Verheyden
Managing Director
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Tim Verheyden is a managing director, serving as head of Sustainability for Public Investing and cohead of the Sustainable Investing Platform, which is the central platform for sustainable investing across the Public Investing business, focusing on sustainability-related research and regulatory activities. Tim earned a BS and MS in Business Engineering from KU Leuven (Belgium) in 2011 and 2013 and earned a PhD in Financial Economics from the same university in 2015.
Managing Director
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Tim Verheyden is a managing director, serving as head of Sustainability for Public Investing and cohead of the Sustainable Investing Platform, which is the central platform for sustainable investing across the Public Investing business, focusing on sustainability-related research and regulatory activities. Tim earned a BS and MS in Business Engineering from KU Leuven (Belgium) in 2011 and 2013 and earned a PhD in Financial Economics from the same university in 2015.
André de Vos
Hoofdredacteur print & events
Pensioen Pro
André de Vos is sinds februari 2019 hoofdredacteur print en events van Pensioen Pro. Hij begon in 1992 als freelance financieel journalist en schreef voor diverse financiële vakbladen, voor het Financieele Dagblad en vanaf 2009 voor IPNederland, wat later Pensioen Pro werd. Hij is ook initiatiefnemer van de Masterclasses Financiële Journalistiek, een langlopende serie cursussen om journalisten bij te spijkeren in financiële zaken.
Hoofdredacteur print & events
Pensioen Pro
André de Vos is sinds februari 2019 hoofdredacteur print en events van Pensioen Pro. Hij begon in 1992 als freelance financieel journalist en schreef voor diverse financiële vakbladen, voor het Financieele Dagblad en vanaf 2009 voor IPNederland, wat later Pensioen Pro werd. Hij is ook initiatiefnemer van de Masterclasses Financiële Journalistiek, een langlopende serie cursussen om journalisten bij te spijkeren in financiële zaken.
Justus van Halewijn
Delegated CIO
Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Justus van Halewijn (55) is sinds begin 2021 werkzaam als Delegated CIO in het fiduciaire team van Columbia Threadneedle Investments in Amsterdam. Vanuit die rol is hij (mede)verantwoordelijk voor het beleggingsadvies aan de fiduciaire klanten, waaronder voor Wtp. Justus heeft een lange carrière in de financiële wereld. Zo was hij hiervoor directeur vermogensbeheer bij SPF Beheer. Daarvoor werkzaam als hoofd Investment Management bij Achmea voor de ‘own risk portefeuille’. Justus heeft Bedrijfseconometrie gestudeerd op de Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam.
Delegated CIO
Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Justus van Halewijn (55) is sinds begin 2021 werkzaam als Delegated CIO in het fiduciaire team van Columbia Threadneedle Investments in Amsterdam. Vanuit die rol is hij (mede)verantwoordelijk voor het beleggingsadvies aan de fiduciaire klanten, waaronder voor Wtp. Justus heeft een lange carrière in de financiële wereld. Zo was hij hiervoor directeur vermogensbeheer bij SPF Beheer. Daarvoor werkzaam als hoofd Investment Management bij Achmea voor de ‘own risk portefeuille’. Justus heeft Bedrijfseconometrie gestudeerd op de Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam.
Peter Koppers
Director Investment Management
Achmea Real Estate
Peter Koppers (1985) werd in 2024 benoemd tot Director Investment Management bij Achmea Real Estate. Hij trad in 2012 in dienst bij Achmea als senior analist en groeide later door naar de functie van Portfolio Manager. Voor zijn benoeming tot director was hij vijf jaar lang Fund Manager. Voor Achmea, werkte Koppers als Senior Analyst bij MSCI, waar hij waardevolle ervaring opdeed in marktonderzoek en investeringsanalyse. Naast zijn rol bij Achmea Real Estate geeft Peter les in portfolio management aan de Amsterdam School of Real Estate (ASRE).
Director Investment Management
Achmea Real Estate
Peter Koppers (1985) werd in 2024 benoemd tot Director Investment Management bij Achmea Real Estate. Hij trad in 2012 in dienst bij Achmea als senior analist en groeide later door naar de functie van Portfolio Manager. Voor zijn benoeming tot director was hij vijf jaar lang Fund Manager. Voor Achmea, werkte Koppers als Senior Analyst bij MSCI, waar hij waardevolle ervaring opdeed in marktonderzoek en investeringsanalyse. Naast zijn rol bij Achmea Real Estate geeft Peter les in portfolio management aan de Amsterdam School of Real Estate (ASRE).
Angeles Toledo
Impact portfolio manager
Achmea Investment Management
Angeles Toledo is werkzaam bij Achmea Investment Management en is een ervaren impactbelegger en adviseur voor pensioenfondsen. Daarvoor was zij Team lead van het ESG en Impact Investments team bij de Blue Sky Group, en werkte ze als fondsmanager van het Triodos Groenfonds. Angeles is meerdere keren genomineerd in de Top 50 Women in Sustainable Finance in the Netherlands. Ook won ze de Women Smart Energy Award - Category Finance, vanwege haar rol in de financiering van de energie transitie.
Impact portfolio manager
Achmea Investment Management
Angeles Toledo is werkzaam bij Achmea Investment Management en is een ervaren impactbelegger en adviseur voor pensioenfondsen. Daarvoor was zij Team lead van het ESG en Impact Investments team bij de Blue Sky Group, en werkte ze als fondsmanager van het Triodos Groenfonds. Angeles is meerdere keren genomineerd in de Top 50 Women in Sustainable Finance in the Netherlands. Ook won ze de Women Smart Energy Award - Category Finance, vanwege haar rol in de financiering van de energie transitie.
Marc Stacey
Senior Portfolio Manager
RBC BlueBay Asset Management
Marc Stacey is a BlueBay Senior Portfolio Manager within the Investment Grade team focusing on non-sovereign debt and specialising in financials. Marc started at BlueBay Asset Management (which is now part of RBC Global Asset Management) in June 2004 as an operations analyst before joining the Investment Grade Debt Team in March 2006 as a trader. He moved to his current role in January 2011. As a lead portfolio manager, Marc has been instrumental in driving the success of the European IG credit strategies as well as the peer-leading performance of the Financial Capital Bond Fund. Prior to BlueBay, Marc spent two years at CSFB focusing on credit derivatives. He holds a Bachelor of Business Science (Hons) in Economics and Finance from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Senior Portfolio Manager
RBC BlueBay Asset Management
Marc Stacey is a BlueBay Senior Portfolio Manager within the Investment Grade team focusing on non-sovereign debt and specialising in financials. Marc started at BlueBay Asset Management (which is now part of RBC Global Asset Management) in June 2004 as an operations analyst before joining the Investment Grade Debt Team in March 2006 as a trader. He moved to his current role in January 2011. As a lead portfolio manager, Marc has been instrumental in driving the success of the European IG credit strategies as well as the peer-leading performance of the Financial Capital Bond Fund. Prior to BlueBay, Marc spent two years at CSFB focusing on credit derivatives. He holds a Bachelor of Business Science (Hons) in Economics and Finance from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Robin Schouten
Executive Director Fiduciair Management - Nederland
Van Lanschot Kempen
Robin Schouten is verantwoordelijk voor portefeuilleconstructie en duurzaamheid binnen Fiduciair Management voor institutionele cliënten. Hij leidt ook de Alternative Investment Solutions voor institutionele cliënten. Robin is sinds 2010 werkzaam bij Van Lanschot Kempen en fungeert als fiduciair manager voor belangrijke cliënten van Van Lanschot Kempen. Robin heeft een masterdiploma in Bedrijfskunde van de Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam en is CFA charterholder.
Executive Director Fiduciair Management - Nederland
Van Lanschot Kempen
Robin Schouten is verantwoordelijk voor portefeuilleconstructie en duurzaamheid binnen Fiduciair Management voor institutionele cliënten. Hij leidt ook de Alternative Investment Solutions voor institutionele cliënten. Robin is sinds 2010 werkzaam bij Van Lanschot Kempen en fungeert als fiduciair manager voor belangrijke cliënten van Van Lanschot Kempen. Robin heeft een masterdiploma in Bedrijfskunde van de Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam en is CFA charterholder.
Freek Spoorenberg
Managing Director voor Capital Formation
BlackRock
Freek Spoorenberg is Managing Director voor Capital Formation binnen Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), dat onderdeel is van BlackRock. Hier geeft hij leiding aan alle activiteiten op het gebied van productstrategieën voor wereldwijde infrastructuur-aandelen, met name productontwikkeling, kapitaalverwerving en de relaties met beleggers. Voordat hij in 2012 bij BlackRock kwam, werkte hij bij Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking in Parijs, waar hij zich bezighield met cross-assetoplossingen voor institutionele klanten, zakenbanken en vermogensbeheerders. Spoorenberg behaalde een master in International Business aan de Universiteit Maastricht.
Managing Director voor Capital Formation
BlackRock
Freek Spoorenberg is Managing Director voor Capital Formation binnen Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), dat onderdeel is van BlackRock. Hier geeft hij leiding aan alle activiteiten op het gebied van productstrategieën voor wereldwijde infrastructuur-aandelen, met name productontwikkeling, kapitaalverwerving en de relaties met beleggers. Voordat hij in 2012 bij BlackRock kwam, werkte hij bij Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking in Parijs, waar hij zich bezighield met cross-assetoplossingen voor institutionele klanten, zakenbanken en vermogensbeheerders. Spoorenberg behaalde een master in International Business aan de Universiteit Maastricht.
Ralph van Daalen
Head of Netherlands, Business Development
Arcmont Asset Management
Ralph van Daalen joined Arcmont Asset Management in July 2024 as Head of Business Development, Netherlands. Prior to working at Arcmont, Ralph spent more than 20 years in the Dutch institutional market. In 2003, he started as an actuary at Cordares (now a part of APG), after which he joined Watson Wyatt (now: Willis Towers Watson) as an investment consultant. In 2014 he joined F&C Investment Management (now: CTI) to lead their institutional sales efforts in the Netherlands. In 2017, he went to Robeco, in a similar role. For Robeco, he also sat on the board of its pension fund and was the chair of the investment committee of the same pension fund. In 2020, he moved to NN Investment Partners (now: Goldman Sachs Asset Management), where he led a team of 10+ investment specialists and where he was responsible for serving and expanding the Dutch fiduciary client base.
Head of Netherlands, Business Development
Arcmont Asset Management
Ralph van Daalen joined Arcmont Asset Management in July 2024 as Head of Business Development, Netherlands. Prior to working at Arcmont, Ralph spent more than 20 years in the Dutch institutional market. In 2003, he started as an actuary at Cordares (now a part of APG), after which he joined Watson Wyatt (now: Willis Towers Watson) as an investment consultant. In 2014 he joined F&C Investment Management (now: CTI) to lead their institutional sales efforts in the Netherlands. In 2017, he went to Robeco, in a similar role. For Robeco, he also sat on the board of its pension fund and was the chair of the investment committee of the same pension fund. In 2020, he moved to NN Investment Partners (now: Goldman Sachs Asset Management), where he led a team of 10+ investment specialists and where he was responsible for serving and expanding the Dutch fiduciary client base.
Nick Brugman
Head of Sales
ASN Impact Investors
Nick Brugman – Head of Sales, ASN Impact Investors. Nick Brugman is an experienced commercial leader in the investment management industry, with a distinguished track record in sustainable and impact investing as well as in real assets. As Head of Sales at ASN Impact Investors, he is responsible for driving the firm’s distribution strategy and building meaningful partnerships with institutional investors. Over the course of his 30-year career, Nick has held senior roles at BNP Paribas Asset Management, Fortis Investments, ABN AMRO Asset Management and Robeco. His expertise spans renewable energy infrastructure, private and listed real estate and multi-manager solutions, with a focus on aligning investor needs with innovative, sustainable investment products. Nick holds a Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA®) designation and has completed executive programs at the University of Cambridge and Harvard Business School, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and impact investing.
Head of Sales
ASN Impact Investors
Nick Brugman – Head of Sales, ASN Impact Investors. Nick Brugman is an experienced commercial leader in the investment management industry, with a distinguished track record in sustainable and impact investing as well as in real assets. As Head of Sales at ASN Impact Investors, he is responsible for driving the firm’s distribution strategy and building meaningful partnerships with institutional investors. Over the course of his 30-year career, Nick has held senior roles at BNP Paribas Asset Management, Fortis Investments, ABN AMRO Asset Management and Robeco. His expertise spans renewable energy infrastructure, private and listed real estate and multi-manager solutions, with a focus on aligning investor needs with innovative, sustainable investment products. Nick holds a Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA®) designation and has completed executive programs at the University of Cambridge and Harvard Business School, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and impact investing.
Erhan Yildiz
Investment Director
StartGreen Capital
Erhan Yildiz – Investment Director StartGreen Capital. Erhan has international experience in M&A, private equity, infrastructure investment and project finance in various industry sectors. He held previous positions with John Laing (infrastructure and renewable energy investments), Qmulus (private equity and venture capital) and First Dutch Capital (corporate finance advisory). Erhan is a seasoned and entrepreneurial investment professional with a personal track record in Investment Management (Infrastructure and Energy, Private Equity, Venture Capital), General Management (Managing professional teams in Investment Management and Advisory Services businesses), Business Development (New Market and Sector entry, Acquisition and Sales, Project Development), Advisory (Investment Strategy, Equity- and Debt raising, M&A, Financial Modelling) and Board Member[1]ship (Supervisory, Advisory and Statutory roles for the non-profit sector).
Investment Director
StartGreen Capital
Erhan Yildiz – Investment Director StartGreen Capital. Erhan has international experience in M&A, private equity, infrastructure investment and project finance in various industry sectors. He held previous positions with John Laing (infrastructure and renewable energy investments), Qmulus (private equity and venture capital) and First Dutch Capital (corporate finance advisory). Erhan is a seasoned and entrepreneurial investment professional with a personal track record in Investment Management (Infrastructure and Energy, Private Equity, Venture Capital), General Management (Managing professional teams in Investment Management and Advisory Services businesses), Business Development (New Market and Sector entry, Acquisition and Sales, Project Development), Advisory (Investment Strategy, Equity- and Debt raising, M&A, Financial Modelling) and Board Member[1]ship (Supervisory, Advisory and Statutory roles for the non-profit sector).
Iwan Peters
Senior beleggingsstrateeg
a.s.r. Vermogensbeheer
Iwan Peters is ruim 15 jaar werkzaam als beleggingsstrateeg bij a.s.r. Vermogensbeheer. Daarbij richt Iwan zich op de analyse van financiële markten vanuit (macro-) economisch en (geo-)politiek perspectief, tactische en strategische asset allocatie en economische scenario-analyse. Eerder was Iwan werkzaam als beleggingsstrateeg bij Robeco en PGGM, en daarvoor als (senior) consultant internationale projecten bij KPMG Consulting. Iwan heeft bedrijfseconomie gestudeerd in Groningen en Ruslandkunde aan de Universiteit van Amsterdam, en is CFA Charterholder.
Senior beleggingsstrateeg
a.s.r. Vermogensbeheer
Iwan Peters is ruim 15 jaar werkzaam als beleggingsstrateeg bij a.s.r. Vermogensbeheer. Daarbij richt Iwan zich op de analyse van financiële markten vanuit (macro-) economisch en (geo-)politiek perspectief, tactische en strategische asset allocatie en economische scenario-analyse. Eerder was Iwan werkzaam als beleggingsstrateeg bij Robeco en PGGM, en daarvoor als (senior) consultant internationale projecten bij KPMG Consulting. Iwan heeft bedrijfseconomie gestudeerd in Groningen en Ruslandkunde aan de Universiteit van Amsterdam, en is CFA Charterholder.
Hendrik-Jan van Veen
Managing Director
Defence, Safety & Security Unit at TNO
Hendrik-Jan van Veen is Managing Director of the Defence, Safety & Security Unit at TNO since February 2023. Unit DSS strives to deliver world-class science and innovation tot he front line. Van Veen joined TNO in 1999 and has worked in a variety of functions and roles in the organisation.
Managing Director
Defence, Safety & Security Unit at TNO
Hendrik-Jan van Veen is Managing Director of the Defence, Safety & Security Unit at TNO since February 2023. Unit DSS strives to deliver world-class science and innovation tot he front line. Van Veen joined TNO in 1999 and has worked in a variety of functions and roles in the organisation.
Fred Nada
Partner
Arcmont Asset Management
Fred Nada is a Partner and Co-Head of Human Capital at Arcmont Asset Management. Fred was previously a Partner at BlueBay’s Private Debt group where he worked from its inception in 2011. From 2007 to 2011, Fred was a member of the High Yield and Special Situations team at BlueBay. Prior to joining BlueBay, Fred was a Director of Credit Suisse’s Special Situations Group where he worked from 2005. From 2001 to 2005, Fred worked at Merrill Lynch, where he was a Vice President in the Special Situations Group. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Fred worked as a trader at Cogetex, a Geneva-based commodity trading company.
Partner
Arcmont Asset Management
Fred Nada is a Partner and Co-Head of Human Capital at Arcmont Asset Management. Fred was previously a Partner at BlueBay’s Private Debt group where he worked from its inception in 2011. From 2007 to 2011, Fred was a member of the High Yield and Special Situations team at BlueBay. Prior to joining BlueBay, Fred was a Director of Credit Suisse’s Special Situations Group where he worked from 2005. From 2001 to 2005, Fred worked at Merrill Lynch, where he was a Vice President in the Special Situations Group. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Fred worked as a trader at Cogetex, a Geneva-based commodity trading company.
Amie Taylor
Principal
Arcmont Asset Management
Amie Taylor is a Principal at Arcmont Asset Management. Previously, Amie worked as an Associate at MUFG Bank in their Leveraged Finance team, working on the execution of LBOs and leveraged loans for both financial sponsors and corporates. Prior to Leveraged Finance, Amie worked across several teams within the investment bank, including Loan Syndicate, Project Finance Infrastructure and TMT.
Amie graduated from the University of Bath with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, including a year’s industrial placement at UBS Asset Management.
Principal
Arcmont Asset Management
Amie Taylor is a Principal at Arcmont Asset Management. Previously, Amie worked as an Associate at MUFG Bank in their Leveraged Finance team, working on the execution of LBOs and leveraged loans for both financial sponsors and corporates. Prior to Leveraged Finance, Amie worked across several teams within the investment bank, including Loan Syndicate, Project Finance Infrastructure and TMT.
Amie graduated from the University of Bath with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, including a year’s industrial placement at UBS Asset Management.
Anne Kock
Bestuurslid
Pf PGB
Anne Kock heeft brede ervaring in de pensioensector, met een achtergrond in balansmanagement, regelgeving en beleggingsstrategie. Zij is bestuurslid en voorzitter van de balanscommissie van Pensioenfonds PGB, lid van de raad van toezicht van Pensioenfonds SNS Reaal en adviseur van de beleggingsadviescommissies van Pensioenfonds Horeca&Catering en Vfonds (Nationaal fonds voor Vrede, Vrijheid en Veteranen). Eerder was zij onder andere toezichthouder bij De Nederlandsche Bank en consultant bij Montae & Partners. Daarnaast is zij als opleidingsdirecteur verbonden aan het programma Certified Pensioenexecutive Vermogensbeheer van Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam.
Bestuurslid
Pf PGB
Anne Kock heeft brede ervaring in de pensioensector, met een achtergrond in balansmanagement, regelgeving en beleggingsstrategie. Zij is bestuurslid en voorzitter van de balanscommissie van Pensioenfonds PGB, lid van de raad van toezicht van Pensioenfonds SNS Reaal en adviseur van de beleggingsadviescommissies van Pensioenfonds Horeca&Catering en Vfonds (Nationaal fonds voor Vrede, Vrijheid en Veteranen). Eerder was zij onder andere toezichthouder bij De Nederlandsche Bank en consultant bij Montae & Partners. Daarnaast is zij als opleidingsdirecteur verbonden aan het programma Certified Pensioenexecutive Vermogensbeheer van Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam.
Kamyar Varzi
Head of Institutional Sales & Consultant Relations
Tokio Marine Asset Management
Before joining TMAM in 2023 as “Head of Institutional Sales & Consultant Relations”, Kamyar Varzi worked as “Head of Client & Consultant Relations” at Petrus Advisers from 2022-2023. From 2018 to 2022, he was “Director- Client & Consultant Relations, Europe” at ARGA Investment Management. Prior to this, he was “Institutional Director of Sales and Service” in the Institutional Group at Fisher Investments, where he worked for almost 12 years. From 2005-2007, Mr. Varzi was Channel Manager at Franklin Templeton. Earlier in his career, he worked in various client service and marketing roles in the US and UK, including at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein. He graduated from Pepperdine University with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in English Literature in 2000.
Head of Institutional Sales & Consultant Relations
Tokio Marine Asset Management
Before joining TMAM in 2023 as “Head of Institutional Sales & Consultant Relations”, Kamyar Varzi worked as “Head of Client & Consultant Relations” at Petrus Advisers from 2022-2023. From 2018 to 2022, he was “Director- Client & Consultant Relations, Europe” at ARGA Investment Management. Prior to this, he was “Institutional Director of Sales and Service” in the Institutional Group at Fisher Investments, where he worked for almost 12 years. From 2005-2007, Mr. Varzi was Channel Manager at Franklin Templeton. Earlier in his career, he worked in various client service and marketing roles in the US and UK, including at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein. He graduated from Pepperdine University with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in English Literature in 2000.
Evalinde Eelens
Bestuurslid
PBF Particulier Beveiliging
Eelens presently serves as an executive board member for the Dutch industrywide private security pension fund, holds a board position for the Dutch painters' pension fund, the Dutch pension fund for architects, and acts as a supervisory board member for the Robeco corporate pension scheme. In these roles she is closely involved in the asset management decisions of the funds. Evalinde also advises pension funds internationally on matters related to investment governance and fiduciary management. Prior to transitioning into her current role as a full-time trustee and supervisor, she held the position of an investment strategist, providing advisory services on investments to various Dutch and international pension schemes. She earned a Cum Laude MBA degree in Sustainable Business in the Global Economy and is a strong advocate for outstanding (investment) governance.
Bestuurslid
PBF Particulier Beveiliging
Eelens presently serves as an executive board member for the Dutch industrywide private security pension fund, holds a board position for the Dutch painters' pension fund, the Dutch pension fund for architects, and acts as a supervisory board member for the Robeco corporate pension scheme. In these roles she is closely involved in the asset management decisions of the funds. Evalinde also advises pension funds internationally on matters related to investment governance and fiduciary management. Prior to transitioning into her current role as a full-time trustee and supervisor, she held the position of an investment strategist, providing advisory services on investments to various Dutch and international pension schemes. She earned a Cum Laude MBA degree in Sustainable Business in the Global Economy and is a strong advocate for outstanding (investment) governance.
