Gert Dijkstra is an independent Advisor and non-Executive. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. He made his career in Management Consulting and Interim Management, specialised in Strategic Marketing and Corporate Strategy & Finance. Most of his experience lies in the Financial Sector and the Food Sector. He was Chief Strategy & Communication and Member of the Board at APG Asset Management, from January 2010 until March 2017. He joined ABP Investment in 2000 and subsequently APG Asset Management in 2008. At APG Asset Management he fulfilled several positions such as Manager Business Development, Legal & Tax and Program Manager for the implementation of a new Multiclient fund structure. Until his retirement, mid 2023, he was Senior Managing Director at APG Asset Management, responsible for Global Networks and Peers, for Investing in the Netherlands and Special Projects. He studied Business Management at the State University of Groningen and followed several management courses at INSEAD and Harvard Business School. He has frequently given lectures at universities, Seminars, Round Tables.