Maarten Edixhoven to leave Aegon the Netherlands
Aegon announced that Maarten Edixhoven will resign as CEO of Aegon the Netherlands and a member of the Management Board, effective May 11, 2021. After seven years with the company, Edixhoven emphasized his pride in transforming Aegon into a customer-centric organization. CEO Lard Friese praised Edixhoven's leadership and commitment to sustainability. The company is currently searching for a successor. Aegon, with over 175 years of history, operates globally, offering services in life insurance, pensions, and asset management.
- Edixhoven's leadership improved Aegon the Netherlands' customer focus.
- Strong emphasis on sustainability under Edixhoven.
- Aegon's long-standing presence and credibility in the financial services sector.
- Transition in leadership may cause temporary instability.
- Potential uncertainties regarding the successor's impact on company direction.
Aegon announced today that Maarten Edixhoven will step down as CEO of Aegon the Netherlands and member of the Management Board, effective May 11, 2021.
After seven years at Aegon, of which nearly five as CEO of Aegon’s Dutch business, Maarten has decided to continue his career outside the organization. Under his leadership, Aegon the Netherlands has become a nimbler and more customer-centric organization.
Lard Friese, CEO Aegon N.V., said: “During his years at Aegon, Maarten has always shown a passion for building a sustainable business. He is known as a compassionate leader, dedicated to our customers and employees. As a member of the Management Board, Maarten made sure to always bring the external perspective to the table. On behalf of all colleagues at Aegon, I would like to thank Maarten for his valuable contributions to our company and wish him all the best in his new role.”
“There is never a right time to say goodbye, and I have given this decision a lot of thought. It has been a great pleasure to be part of Aegon, and I am proud of what we have accomplished during the years I had the privilege to lead the Dutch business. I want to thank my colleagues across the whole organization for their support and collaboration over the years and wish them great success for the future,” said Maarten Edixhoven.
The process to identify a successor is underway. Further announcements will be made when appropriate.
About Aegon
Aegon’s roots go back more than 175 years – to the first half of the nineteenth century. Since then, Aegon has grown into an international company, with businesses in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Today, Aegon is one of the world’s leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions and asset management. Aegon’s purpose is to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security. More information on aegon.com.
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