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On Monday 19 August 2024, Janus Henderson Investors announced the appointment of Gaetan D'Hondt as Sales Director, for its Benelux client group.
Gaetan D'Hondt, who is reportedly taking up his position on Monday, will be based in Luxembourg and will report to Sander Van der Ent, Head of Benelux & Nordics Client Group. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing Janus Henderson’s relationships with intermediary and wholesale clients in Belgium and Luxembourg.
Gaetan is joining Janus Henderson from Natixis Investment Managers, where he was Managing Director for the Belgian branch of Natixis Investment Managers as well as Sales Manager responsible for business development in Luxembourg and Belgium. Prior to this, Gaetan worked for over three years at Degroof Petercam Asset Management, as a Sales & Relationship Manager for institutional clients. Gaetan also has experience in investment management, having started his career at KBC Asset Management as Senior Application Manager, before moving to the position of Portfolio Manager. Gaetan is also an independent advisor to the Finance and Investment Committee of Abdij der Norbertijnen in Averbode.
Gaetan is fluent in Dutch, English and French. He holds a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Applied Economics from Ghent University.
Sander Van Der Ent, Head of the Benelux & Nordics Client Group at Janus Henderson, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Gaetan to our company and our team. Gaetan’s background and extensive experience will provide us with invaluable insight into this market segment and will accelerate our ability to meet the increasingly complex needs of our clients. His appointment illustrates our commitment to providing our clients with world-class service, as we strive to further strengthen the business. With his arrival within the Benelux Client Group, we are well positioned to continue supporting our clients and helping them define and achieve superior financial results.”