Kees Verbaas

Kees Verbaas has a solid and diverse work experience spanning over several years. Kees currently holds the position of Head of Fundamental Equity at Robeco since September 2022. Before that, they served as a Member of the Investment Committee at Stichting Erasmus Trustfonds starting from June 2019. Kees also worked as a Board Member at Industriële Beleggingsmaatschappij Bonda from March 2014.

Kees Verbaas has a background in investment management, as evidenced by their role as Chief Investment Officer at Altis Investment Management AG, where they focused on selecting best-in-class managers for institutional clients with a strong emphasis on ESG and climate solutions. Kees held this position from June 2017 until September 2022.

Prior to their role at Altis, Kees Verbaas was the Head of Fund Management at Blue Sky Group, responsible for managing investment pools across various asset classes and selecting external managers. Kees held this role from June 2012 to June 2017.

Earlier in their career, Kees Verbaas served as a Client Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets at Robeco from September 2011 to June 2012 and as the Head of Global Emerging Markets at Hermes Fund Managers from August 2008 to September 2011.

Kees gained significant experience in asset management during their tenure at ABN Amro Asset Management, where they served as the Head of Global Emerging Markets from 1999 to 2008. Kees Verbaas co-managed the GEM equity fund and previously managed the Eastern Europe Equity Fund.

Before their career in asset management, Kees Verbaas worked as a Senior Management Consultant for Emerging Markets at VNG International. Kees managed projects for World Bank, European Commission, and United Nations assignments across various regions.

Kees Verbaas began their professional journey as the Managing Director at the Trade Delegation of the Netherlands in Russia, representing over 30 multinational companies in the Russian market. Kees held this position from 1993 to 1996.

Kees Verbaas has a diverse education history. Kees pursued a free masters programme in an unspecified field of study at Leiden University. Kees also studied business administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Additionally, they attended Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) for an undisclosed area of study. Prior to these higher education experiences, Kees Verbaas attended t Loo CSV Gymnasium, although the specific field of study or degree earned is unknown.