Investment management firm Degroof Petercam appoints a new leader.
Degroof Petercam Asset Management (DPAM), a Belgian bank subsidiary focusing on sustainable investing, has announced the appointment of Peter De Coensel as its new CEO. The news comes as the company continues to expand its presence in the field of responsible investing.
The appointment, subject to approval from relevant supervisory authorities, will see De Coensel replace Hugo Lasat, who is moving from the DPAM helm to the top of the parent company Degroof Petercam.
De Coensel, who has been with Degroof for around twelve years, began his career in 1991 at ING Belgium (formerly BBL). Since then, he has held various positions at ABN Amro, CDC Paris, Commodities Corporation (acquired by Goldman Sachs Asset Management), IBM, Capco, and Capital@Work before joining Petercam as a fund manager in 2009.
Currently, De Coensel serves as Head of Fixed Income Investments and a member of the board at DPAM. He is also a key member of the executive team, which includes Yves Ceelen, Philippe Denef, Tomas Murillo, Jeroen Sioncke, Caroline Tubeuf, and Johan Van Geeteruyen.
The new DPAM board, once approved, will include Hugo Lasat as Chairman, Peter De Coensel as CEO, Bruno Colmant as Head of Degroof Petercam Private Banking, Laurent De Meyere as an Independent Member, Jean-Baptiste Douville de Franssu as a Non-executive Member, Véronique Jeannot as CEO Banque Degroof Petercam France, Jean-Michel Loehr as an Independent Member, François Wohrer as Head of Degroof Petercam Investment Banking, Sylvie Huret as CEO DPAS (Degroof Petercam Asset Services), and Frank van Bellingen as a Non-executive Member.
DPAM manages approximately 43 billion euros in investment funds and discretionary mandates for institutional clients as of December 2020. The company, a pioneer in sustainable investing, aims to continue its growth trajectory under De Coensel's leadership.
While specific details about De Coensel's background and qualifications for the role of DPAM CEO are not widely available, his extensive experience in the financial industry and his tenure at Petercam make him a strong choice for the position.
Banque Degroof Petercam France is led by Véronique Jeannot, and Degroof Petercam Private Banking is headed by Bruno Colmant. Further information about De Coensel's career and qualifications can be expected as more official communications and press releases are released.
[1] Source: Financial prospectus of Degroof Petercam Asset Management (DPAM)
As Peter De Coensel takes over as CEO of Degroof Petercam Asset Management (DPAM), he brings with him a wealth of experience from various banking and finance businesses, including ING Belgium, ABN Amro, CDC Paris, Commodities Corporation, IBM, Capco, and Capital@Work, before joining DPAM in 2009. With De Coensel at the helm, DPAM aim to continue expanding their presence in the field of sustainable investing and achieve further growth.
