Malick Badjie joins Executive Committee Robeco
08-12-2023 Robeco has announced the appointment of Malick Badjie as the new Global Head of Sales & Marketing.
Malick Badjie has been serving in this role on an interim basis when his predecessor, Alexander Preininger, took leave due to personal circumstances and has now decided to depart permanently.
Badjie has been with Robeco since 2017. He currently holds the position of Head of Institutional Sales in Europe, North America, and Africa. Before joining Robeco, he was a partner at Silk Invest and held various senior positions at BlackRock from 2003 to 2013.
Robeco CEO Karin van Baardwijk: “We are very pleased with Malick’s appointment. His performance and effectiveness demonstrated during the interim period have truly impressed us. Over the past years, Malick has made a significant contribution to the company. His in-depth knowledge of asset management, coupled with his values-based leadership skills and international experience, will be pivotal in further strengthening the growth of Robeco. We thank Alexander for his dedication to Robeco and wish him all the best in his professional career and personal life.”
Malick Badjie himself is excited about the appointment: “It is an honor to be appointed Global Head of Sales & Marketing. Robeco is a market leading and strong investment company with a rich heritage, driven by talented people who are focused on serving our clients and creating long-term value for our stakeholders. I am fully committed to building further on the solid foundation of the sales and marketing domain, together with all our colleagues. We will continue to improve performance, by offering excellent investment strategies and solutions to our clients, by accelerating the transformation of our sales and marketing organization and by tapping into new business opportunities.”