Ronald Wuijster is to step down as chief executive officer of APG Asset Management on 1 March 2026, ending almost two decades at the Dutch pension investor.
Wuijster will leave upon completing his second term as a member of APG’s executive board and CEO of APG Asset Management, according to a statement released today. APG said the process to appoint a permanent successor has already started.
From 1 March, subject to regulatory approval, Wuijster’s responsibilities will be taken over on an interim basis by Alineke van den Berge-Blindenbach, a member of the executive committee of APG Group and chief operating officer of APG Asset Management.
APG Asset Management is one of Europe’s largest pension investors, managing assets on behalf of Dutch pension funds, including civil service scheme ABP.
The group has in recent years sharpened its focus on long-term value creation, sustainability and private markets, while navigating volatile capital markets and regulatory change. Most recently, it announced that it would cut costs by €240-270m by 2030 and cut 1,000-1,200 jobs in the process.
Wuijster said the timing of his departure reflected the strategic position of the organisation.
“I am proud of what we have achieved together,” he said. “With our new strategy now in place, I am confident that APG Asset Management is well-positioned for the years ahead. This is a logical moment to hand over the baton for the execution of that strategy,” he added.
Annette Mosman, CEO of APG Group, credited Wuijster with playing a central role in shaping the organisation through challenging periods.
“Ronald is a professional and highly committed colleague with whom I have collaborated very effectively, even in turbulent times. Over the past years, we have shaped APG’s strategy together, which will help us build an organisation that makes an impact well beyond 2030,” she said.
Peter Bommel, chair of the supervisory board, said Wuijster’s influence extended beyond APG itself. “Ronald’s contribution to APG and the pension sector cannot be overstated,” he said, adding that the asset manager had strengthened its global position under his leadership.
Knut Kjaer, chair of the supervisory board of APG Asset Management, highlighted Wuijster’s focus on private markets and sustainable investing.
“Under his leadership, APG Asset Management has built a distinct competence in private markets for sustainable pension investing,” Kjaer noted. “With Alineke’s temporary appointment, we ensure continuity.”
APG said further details on the succession process will be communicated in due course.
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