Robeco strengthens collaboration within its Investments domain

Rotterdam, 30 September 2024 – Strong cooperation is a key element for Robeco’s successful investment approach. To further increase collaboration, some organizational enhancements in the setup will be implemented within Robeco’s Investments domain. As of 1 October, the current Management Team (MT) will be expanded, and a deputy Chief Investment Officer (CIO) will be appointed. These changes will not affect the existing reporting lines, which are set along large capabilities and grouped around Robeco’s SI Centre of Expertise.

Appointment Deputy CIO

To be more efficient as a senior leadership team, share the daily responsibilities and ensure continuity, Weili Zhou will be appointed as Deputy Chief Investment Officer. In this role, Weili will serve as the delegated chair of the Risk Management Committee, and chair of MT Equity. She will maintain her responsibilities overseeing Quant Investing & Quant Research.

Mark van der Kroft, Chief Investment Officer at Robeco:

“Diverse thinking and different perspectives are important drivers for innovation and overall performance. I am confident that including more talented professionals in these meetings will enhance our effectiveness on a wide range of investment-related topics. Additionally, expanding the teams involved in daily decision making strengthens our collaboration, ensures our business continuity, and supports leadership development. I am also pleased Weili Zhou will take on the role of Deputy CIO. She has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to our clients’ success. Together we will drive our investment strategies forward.”

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