Kenneth has been an analyst at the Investment Office since mid-2025, where he is responsible for the industrial sector. He is a CFA charterholder and earned a Master’s degree in Finance from Tilburg University. His career began in 2019 at the Rail & Public Transport Pension Fund, although during his studies he had already gained relevant experience at an independent asset manager. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family or taking long woodland walks with his loyal four-legged companion, Polly.
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