“Rens’ main task as head of asset management is to be the lead responsible for asset allocation decisions as derived using detailed asset liability modelling (ALM) projects. This is very challenging as the pension plans can differ fundamentally from one another. Each plan has its own governance structure with an independent board of trustees and investment committee, and operates in a different regulatory environment. Rens needs to reconcile local regulatory views on funding and solvency requirements with the company’s accounting standard, US GAAP… 

…A particular strength of Rens is his ability to accurately communicate complicated financial pension topics to the independent boards and investment committees. These boards / investment committees are the decision makers and it is critical that they understand how a recommendation has been constructed and what are the risks associated with their decisions. A well informed discussion is far more likely to lead to a good decision.” 

— Andy Halsey, head of pensions, ABB

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