Robeco has announced that Karin van Baardwijk will succeed Gilbert Van Hassel as chief executive officer beginning January 2022.
Ms van Baardwijk first joined Robeco in 2006 and has held a range of positions at the asset manager including head of operational risk management, chief information officer, and most recently, COO and deputy CEO.
“I am very excited to lead Robeco and proud to add to its long history that goes back for 90 years of serving clients,” Ms van Baardwijk said following the announcement.
“I look forward to further driving Robeco’s strategic 2021-2025 agenda, to build on the momentum we have and to accelerate growth in all our key strengths.”
Robeco highlighted Ms van Baardwijk’s key role in the development of its corporate strategy as well as her leadership in a number of successful transactions.
“Karin has shown strong, inclusive leadership and management skills in her current role as chief operating officer (COO) and deputy CEO,” Robeco supervisory board chairman Maarten Slendebroek said.
“Her strengths in operations, technology, sustainability, relationship building and her extensive experience within Robeco will undoubtedly enable her to be an effective and respected CEO.”
Mr Van Hassel will remain as CEO until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition process before taking on a senior role at ORIX Group.
“I am very grateful for my tenure at Robeco and to have had the opportunity to lead such an incredibly skilled organisation with so many bright and talented people,” said Mr Van Hassel.
“Robeco is in a great place and with Karin, I have the utmost confidence that Robeco and its clients are in good hands.”
