Danish pension fund Pædagogernes Pension has appointed Johannes Bill Ladegaard as its new chief investment officer (CIO), following four months in the role on an acting basis.

Ladegaard will be responsible for continuing the investment strategy at the pension provider for pedagogues, which has approximately 130,000 members and assets of around DKK 110bn.

He has been with Pædagogernes Pension since 2013, holding senior roles across risk management and investment, most recently serving as head of alternative investments.

The fund said the appointment ensured continuity, given his in-depth knowledge of the portfolio, risk framework and investment approach.

Pædagogernes Pension chief executive officer, Sune Schackenfeldt, said: “Johannes' solid risk background and deep understanding of Pædagogernes Pension's investment DNA have contributed to a disciplined and responsible approach to investments with a focus on long-term value creation.

"At the same time, Johannes is a very well-liked and respected leader and colleague who creates trust and commitment around him.

"With Johannes as the new CIO, Pædagogernes Pension ensures both continuity, strong professionalism and broad support in the organisation,” she added.

The appointment comes as the fund reported strong recent performance.

In 2025, Pædagogernes Pension delivered a return of 12.5 per cent for members under 56 years of age, placing it among the top performers in the Danish pension industry.

The provider also reported the strongest returns for the same member group over three-, seven- and 10-year periods.

Ladegaard said his priority as CIO was to maintain the existing strategy.

“The foundation is strong and built on the hard work of many talented colleagues, and the direction is clear. When the strategy delivers competitive results over time, continuity is a clear strength.

"My job is to ensure that we continue the discipline that has created the results we see today,” he said.

He added that the fund’s purpose remained central to its investment approach.

“Everything we do at the Pædagogernes Pension is based on the pedagogues.

"I also meet them in my own everyday life as a parent of two small children - and with a third on the way - and I can see how much commitment and responsibility the pedagogues take for the well-being of children every single day.

"It makes it very clear who we work for and why what we do matters.”

With Ladegaard confirmed as CIO, the fund noted it was well-positioned to maintain an investment strategy that has delivered strong long-term returns while providing security for members.

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