Michael Kretschmer

Michael Kretschmer, CFA, currently serves as a Portfolio Manager for Global Small Caps - Equities at Van Lanschot Kempen, focusing on global investment opportunities. Previously, Michael was the Chief Investment Officer, Executive Board Member, and Partner at Pelargos Capital from April 2008 to July 2022, where Michael contributed to the firm's growth and investment process design. Michael has a robust background in portfolio management, having held senior roles at Robeco, including Senior Portfolio Manager responsible for global equity performance and sector allocation. Early career experiences include a position as a Credit Analyst at ING Barings. Michael's educational background includes executive education programs at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School, Columbia Business School, and Harvard Business School, alongside a master's degree in Finance from WU Vienna.