Pensions - Articles - AXA IM appoint Erik Jan van Bergen Head of Pensions Europe

 Erik joins AXA IM from ACTIAM where he was the Chief Investment Officer and a Board Member from 2009. At ACTIAM, Erik’s responsibilities included looking after asset allocation, manager selection, fixed income, real estate, equities and the firm’s sustainable investment policy. Prior to that, Erik worked in the alternative credit team at Citigroup and has also been Co-Head of the Global Fixed Income Group at ING Investment Management. Erik has a degree in Econometrics from the University of Tilburg.

 Commenting on the appointment, Daniel Leon, Global Head of Client Solutions Development at AXA IM, said: “Erik’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to the client solutions business at AXA IM and the importance we place on creating tailor-made solutions for pension funds to optimise their investment strategies. Erik’s extensive institutional experience, including with insurance clients, and seniority make him a highly valuable addition to the team on the ground in the Netherlands, but also to our global client solutions team.”

 Hanneke Veringa, Country Manager for the Netherlands at AXA IM, commented: “We are excited to have Erik on board. We believe his solid experience and strong track record in balance sheet management, fixed income, alternative credit and responsible investment will strengthen our investment partnerships business in Europe and particularly in the Dutch market.”

 Erik Jan van Bergen, Head of Pensions Europe at AXA IM, commented: “I am pleased to join AXA IM and look forward to working with an experienced and client focused team to continue delivering high quality innovative solutions to AXA IM’s clients in the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe.”