Our team
Get to know some of our people.
Sustainability, Risk Management, and forming Partnerships are at our core. Our passionate experts achieve successful partnerships and deliver the desired results for our clients. Discover some of our experts:
Corné van Zeijl
Corné has been active in the securities industry since 1986. As an author, speaker, and member of the asset allocation team, he shares his expertise across various media and has authored two books on investor psychology.
Corné van Zeijl
Corné has been active in the securities industry since 1986. As an author, speaker, and member of the asset allocation team, he shares his expertise across various media and has authored two books on investor psychology.
Dennis van der Putten
CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER (CSO)
Dennis has been working at Cardano since 2006 and has extensive knowledge of asset management. In his current role as CSO, he is responsible for Cardano’s vision in the field of sustainability. Additionally, he oversees our client advisory services in sustainability. Dennis is dedicated to advancing the financial sector in innovative ways. He was previously recognized in the “Trouw Sustainable Top 100” and named a “Changemaker” in the sustainable investing category.
Dennis van der Putten
CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER (CSO)
Dennis has been working at Cardano since 2006 and has extensive knowledge of asset management. In his current role as CSO, he is responsible for Cardano’s vision in the field of sustainability. Additionally, he oversees our client advisory services in sustainability. Dennis is dedicated to advancing the financial sector in innovative ways. He was previously recognized in the “Trouw Sustainable Top 100” and named a “Changemaker” in the sustainable investing category.
Hilde Veelaert
CIO Public Markets
Hilde has been active in the asset management sector since 1994. With her background at Actiam and in her current role, she is at the forefront of various developments in the field of sustainability. Every day, she works on generating positive impact, both for her clients and the transition to a sustainable society.
Hilde Veelaert
CIO Public Markets
Hilde has been active in the asset management sector since 1994. With her background at Actiam and in her current role, she is at the forefront of various developments in the field of sustainability. Every day, she works on generating positive impact, both for her clients and the transition to a sustainable society.
Julia Ernsting
Strategic Advisor
Julia is an expert in pension funds and brings over 15 years of experience to the table in managing pension funds. She continuously works on improving policies and processes, aiming for satisfied customers and ensuring good pension security.
Julia Ernsting
Strategic Advisor
Julia is an expert in pension funds and brings over 15 years of experience to the table in managing pension funds. She continuously works on improving policies and processes, aiming for satisfied customers and ensuring good pension security.
Pim van Diepen
Managing Director
Pim has been an actuary at Cardano since 2016 and excels in solving complex pension issues. He advises institutional investors on balance risk management and investment strategy, thereby contributing to strategic innovation and further enhancing client relationships.
Pim van Diepen
Managing Director
Pim has been an actuary at Cardano since 2016 and excels in solving complex pension issues. He advises institutional investors on balance risk management and investment strategy, thereby contributing to strategic innovation and further enhancing client relationships.
Rik Klerkx
CIO LDI & Private Markets
Rik is sinds 2015 bij Cardano werkzaam om ons portfolio management team te versterken. Vanuit zijn passie richt hij zich op het ontwikkelen en beheren van investeringsstrategieën voor onze institutionele klanten, met de focus op duurzame maatschappelijke veranderingen.
Rik Klerkx
CIO LDI & Private Markets
Rik is sinds 2015 bij Cardano werkzaam om ons portfolio management team te versterken. Vanuit zijn passie richt hij zich op het ontwikkelen en beheren van investeringsstrategieën voor onze institutionele klanten, met de focus op duurzame maatschappelijke veranderingen.
Roel Mehlkopf
Pension Fund advisor
Since 2018, Roel has been the go-to pension contract expert at Cardano. He is familiar with all the intricacies of pension contracts and stays up-to-date with laws and regulations. With his profound expertise, he advises funds on the possibilities in designing investment policies.
Roel Mehlkopf
Pension Fund advisor
Since 2018, Roel has been the go-to pension contract expert at Cardano. He is familiar with all the intricacies of pension contracts and stays up-to-date with laws and regulations. With his profound expertise, he advises funds on the possibilities in designing investment policies.
Sylvia Giezeman
Portfolio Manager Impact Investing
Sylvia has been working at Cardano since 2011 and specializes in impact investing and sustainability. She manages funds and develops sustainable strategies that contribute to the transition to a sustainable world.
Sylvia Giezeman
Portfolio Manager Impact Investing
Sylvia has been working at Cardano since 2011 and specializes in impact investing and sustainability. She manages funds and develops sustainable strategies that contribute to the transition to a sustainable world.
Sytske Groenewald
Impact Manager
Sytske has a passion for impact. She is driven to create change and contribute to reducing inequality while supporting people in meeting their basic needs. She is experienced in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and has a strong background in impact measurement. Sytske holds a master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Utrecht University. She completed her Ph.D. studies at Wageningen University and Research Centre.
Sytske Groenewald
Impact Manager
Sytske has a passion for impact. She is driven to create change and contribute to reducing inequality while supporting people in meeting their basic needs. She is experienced in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and has a strong background in impact measurement. Sytske holds a master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Utrecht University. She completed her Ph.D. studies at Wageningen University and Research Centre.