Robeco is expanding its private debt capabilities with the addition of three seasoned loan managers, who will join the existing private debt Team . Arthur Staal, Bunyod Obidkhonov and Vicente Esteve Cuevas will start on 1 January 2027 in the role of Senior loan manager and will be based in Rotterdam.

This expansion follows significant institutional client commitments and achieving strong capital deployment. With these additions, the private debt Team will grow from four to seven seasoned loan managers, working closely with Robeco’s broader credit platform of more than 40 credit managers and 50 sustainability specialists. The appointments strengthen Robeco's private debt platform and represent an important step in the firm's ambition to further grow its private debt business across Europe.

Robeco is seeing strong demand from institutional investors, including pension funds and insurers, for private debt as a source of attractive additional income and portfolio diversification. Current market conditions offer compelling opportunities, and Robeco has executed multiple transactions on behalf of its clients. Looking ahead, Robeco sees significant long-term potential to expand its client partnerships by delivering private debt solutions built on its established expertise in credit investing, risk management, and sustainable investing.

Robeco's private debt offering will focus on long-term partnerships and tailored mandates for its clients. This approach allows the firm to closely align private debt solutions with clients' specific objectives such as sustainability preferences, liability requirements, and risk-return targets.

Anton Eser, Chief Investment Officer at Robeco, said:

“Expanding our private debt capabilities further strengthens our investment platform and reflects our commitment to providing innovative, high-quality investment solutions. The addition of this highly experienced Team enhances our ability to address evolving client needs and reinforces our position as a leading active investment manager across both public and private markets."

Erik van Leeuwen, Head of Fundamental Fixed Income at Robeco, said:

We are delighted to welcome this highly experienced Team to Robeco. Their expertise is complementary to our existing private debt capabilities and further strengthens our ability to meet growing client demand for customized private debt solutions. Having worked with the Team on several jointly financed transactions over the years, we know they fit well with Robeco’s investment approach and culture, which will support a smooth integration and enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients."