Editorial Board Spotlight: Up close and personal with Thijs Aaten
APG Asset Management's Asia CEO Thijs Aaten talks about the childhood influences shaping his work ethic, the importance of collaboration -- and busts the myth of the 'all-powerful executive'.
As the Asia CEO of APG Asset Management, Thijs Aaten combines a deep understanding of financial stewardship with an innovative approach to leadership to oversee the €577 billion ($643 billion) Dutch pension giant's presence in the region.
Thijs Aaten,
APG Asset Management
Aaten's journey is rooted in an unlikely background: his father owned and operated a dairy farm in the Netherlands, and he was the first in his family to attend university.
"After primary school, I ru…
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