PGGM reappoints Edwin Velzel as CEO

The Supervisory Board of PGGM NV has reappointed Edwin Velzel as chief executive officer (CEO) for a third term.

Velzel, who has led the Dutch pension asset manager since November 2017, said he is “highly motivated” to continue his commitment to PGGM.

He noted that the organisation is undergoing dynamic changes and faces important work in the coming years.

"All our customers will be switching to a new pension contract on 1 January 2026 – a huge operation that will also demand a great deal from our people in the coming period,” Velzel said.

“Implementing the new 3D investment policy of the Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn (PFZW) is also a major responsibility. In addition, we are further developing our pension services so that we can respond efficiently and innovatively to future conditions in the Dutch pension market.”



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