BlackRock has appointed Jacob de Wit as Head of Institutional Netherlands and the Nordics. BlackRock has approximately €300 billion in institutional assets under management in the Netherlands and the Nordics. De Wit will be based in BlackRock’s Amsterdam office and will work closely with Geert-Jan Troost, Head of Institutional for the Netherlands, and Jon Valdelin, Head of Institutional for the Nordics.
“This appointment reflects the strong growth of our institutional business in these markets, where client relationships are becoming increasingly complex and strategic. Jacob’s leadership skills, broad network and proven experience will be instrumental in supporting our clients as their needs evolve, such as the pension transition in the Netherlands, the growing popularity of ETFs and private assets, complete portfolio solutions and sustainable investing. With this expansion of our experienced senior leadership team, we can continue to successfully execute on our growth ambitions in these markets,” said Anne Parthiot-Mons, Head of Europe & Africa Institutional and Global Co-Head of Consultant Relations.
“With the appointment of Jacob, we want to show our institutional clients that we always ensure they get the best that BlackRock has to offer and ensure that we can support our Dutch pension fund clients even better during the transition,” said Monique Donders, Country Head for the Netherlands.
“I am excited to join BlackRock and work with so many talented and innovative colleagues from around the world to deliver what our clients need,” said Jacob de Wit.
De Wit was previously CEO of Achmea Investment Management (€194 billion in assets under management). Before that, he was CEO of ACTIAM, member of the Executive Committee of F&C Asset Management, and employed at AXA IM. Jacob has over 30 years of experience in the asset management sector.
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