Tijs Houwen

Tijs Houwen is a seasoned professional in the investment sector, currently serving as Principal Director and Senior Strategic Advisor at PGGM since March 2023. Since April 2025, Tijs has also been a member of the Audit Committee at Stichting Pensioenfonds IBM Nederland, focusing on investment policy. As a lecturer at SPO onderdeel van Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Tijs teaches courses related to strategic asset allocation, asset management, and risk management for aspiring board members. Tijs's previous experience includes a role as Director at BlackRock from July 2017 to February 2023, Senior Investment Consultant at PGGM from September 2013 to June 2017, and Senior Portfolio Manager at Achmea Investment Management from April 2009 to August 2013. Tijs began a career in finance as Vice President at JPMorgan and has worked in various capacities at ING. Tijs holds an MSc in Econometrics from Maastricht University, an Executive MBA from Nyenrode Business University, and additional qualifications in institutional investment advice and board suitability.