Thomas Dirkmaat joins to lead the firms business development efforts in the Benelux region.
Federated Hermes has appointed Thomas Dirkmaat to lead its business development efforts in the Benelux region. His appointment will strengthen the firm’s presence in the region as it prepares to open a new office in Amsterdam, where Dirkmaat will be based.
In his new role, Dirkmaat will be responsible for developing and implementing the Federated Hermes’ distribution strategy in the Benelux region. This includes establishing and nurturing of institutional clients, private- and retail banks and family- and wealth offices, driving fundraising efforts, and advising on product development to address the needs of clients. He will report to Angelo Natale, Head of Business Development for CEMEA.
Dirkmaat brings over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Federated Hermes, he served as Sales Director at Schroders for more than 12 years, focusing on the distribution of private assets, long-only equity and fixed-income strategies to institutional clients, private- and retail banks, and family- and wealth offices.
We are pleased to welcome Thomas Dirkmaat to the Business Development team in the Benelux region, which we expect to be a significant driver of growth for Federated Hermes over the next few years. Thomas’ network will be instrumental in strengthening our relationships and expanding our market presence in the Benelux region. Angelo Natale, Head of Business Development, CEMEA
Federated Hermes’ unique range of innovative investment solutions is well-recognised by investors across Europe, placing it in an excellent position to achieve substantial growth in the Benelux region. I am excited to work with the team to build on this foundation and meet the evolving needs of individual clients in this dynamic market. Thomas Dirkmaat, Director of Business Development, Benelux
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