Rotterdam-headquartered asset manager Robeco has appointed Anton Eser as its new chief investment officer (CIO), effective September 1, 2025.
Eser will also join the firm’s executive committee, succeeding Mark van der Kroft, who will retire on October 1 after a 25-year tenure at the company.
Eser brings more than two decades of investment leadership to the role. One of the highlights of his career is his role as CIO at Legal & General Investment Management.
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At LGIM, Eser oversaw a team of 350 investment professionals across multiple asset classes, including fixed income, equities and multi-asset strategies. He also led the integration of ESG considerations into investment processes and helped launch the firm’s flagship Future World fund range.
More recently, Eser served as CIO of fintech firm 10X Investments in South Africa, focusing on multi-asset solutions tailored to retail clients.
Karin van Baardwijk, CEO at Robeco, commented: “Anton brings a wealth of global experience and a proven track record in leading diverse investment strategies. His deep expertise aligns seamlessly with our strategic ambitions. We are excited about the fresh perspectives he will contribute to our investment platform and are confident he will play a key role in driving our continued growth. We warmly welcome Anton to Robeco and look forward to taking the company to the next level together.
We are grateful to Mark for his outstanding leadership and dedication in various roles over the past decades. He has played an essential role in shaping Robeco’s investment philosophy and culture, and has been instrumental in building the successful company we are today. We wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.”
