APG Group has confirmed that Maarten Blacquière will step down from its executive board at the end of his current term as chief finance and risk officer (CFRO), leaving the organisation on 1 April 2026.

Blacquière, who joined the Dutch fund's executive board in 2022, has overseen finance, risk and compliance, tax, and previously IT during his tenure.

Reflecting on his decision, he highlighted his pride in contributing to the ongoing Dutch pension transition, noting that APG was the first pension administrator to move two major pension funds to the new system and is on track to transfer three more by January 2026.

Blacquière described his four years at APG as “intense” but highly rewarding, particularly in light of the progress made on the Dutch pension transition.

He also underlined the improvements made in recent years on cost control, which he said had led to a real-term reduction in the cost of APG’s regular services.

With his mandate ending in April 2026, Blacquière confirmed he plans to pursue “a new direction” in his career, drawing on his governance experience in supervisory and non-executive roles.

In the meantime, he emphasised that he will remain fully committed to APG’s work during the coming months.

APG CEO, Annette Mosman, paid tribute to Blacquière’s leadership, describing him as “a unifying force” within the board who consistently approached issues with calm and method.

She added that the organisation is “deeply grateful” for his contributions and welcomed his continued presence until the end of his term to support the transition.

Chair of the supervisory board, Peter Bommel, also expressed his appreciation, particularly for Blacquière’s work on cost awareness.

“Together with Maarten, we look back on several very intense years in which much has been achieved,” he said.

“On behalf of the supervisory board, I wish Maarten every success in the next chapter of his career.”

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