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Erwin Houbrechts, MBA, CPE

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Manager Sustainable Investments at PGB Pensioendiensten
📍 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Erwin is the Manager of Sustainable Investments at PGB Pensioendiensten, leveraging over 25 years of experience in risk management and business strategy for financial institutions. He holds an Executive MBA from Rotterdam School of Management and is focused on investment strategies that balance people, planet, and profit.

Outside of his primary role, Erwin is passionate about creating a tangible impact on environmental sustainability. He holds certifications in Agroforestry and Sustainable Development, reflecting a deep interest in finding science-based solutions for climate change, clean energy, and natural ecosystem protection.

His personal motto is "A little less conversation a little more action, please, " underscoring his results-oriented approach.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Manager Sustainable Investments
Job Level
Middle
Location
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Priorities

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Sustainable Investing
Leads this function at PGB Pensioendiensten, advising on policies for negative screening, carbon reduction, impact investing, and Green Bonds to align investments with sustainability goals.
Climate Action
Actively promotes science-based climate solutions, such as those from Project Drawdown, and was closely involved in developing PGB's climate plan to halve CO2 emissions by 2030.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Manager Sustainable Investments
PGB Pensioendiensten
4-2019 - 6-2025
Lecturer corporate governance
Nyenrode Business Universiteit
2-2016 - 4-2022
Head of Risk Management
PGB Pensioendiensten
8-2015 - 1-2016
Lecturer enterprisewide risk management
Nyenrode Business University
5-2014 - 1-2016
Director Risk Management
Deloitte Nederland
In the press

Media appearances

Roundtable ‘Net Zero Portfolio Management’ – Participant: Erwin Houbrechts, MBA, CPE, Manager Sustainable Investments, PGB Pensioendiensten. Featured in Financial Investigator
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NAB Impact Investing Breakfast – “Green Bonds” featuring Erwin Houbrechts, MBA, CPE, Manager Sustainable Investments, PGB Pensioendiensten. Featured in NAB Impact Investing
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Education
2017 - 2017
Certified Pension Executive
Erasmus University Rotterdam
2001 - 2003
Executive MBA
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
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