Tinka den Arend
"I believe it's important that PPF APG continues to add value for participants, retirees, and for APG and affiliated employers."Get in touch
Tinka den Arend is an experienced professional in the Dutch pension sector who plays a key role in the historic transition to the new pension system under the Future of Pensions Act (Wtp).
As Head of Policy and Public Affairs at APG — the largest pension administrator in the Netherlands with approximately €616 billion in assets under management — she advises the Executive Board and fund clients on external developments, legislation, and strategic positioning. Additionally, since 2019 she has served as employer chair of the PPF APG board (Staff Pension Fund APG), where she oversees investment policy and the fund's long-term strategy.
Her career is characterized by a broad background in the public sector: she previously worked at the Dutch House of Representatives, PwC as a consultant, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment as a policy officer, and the National Institute for Social Insurance (LISV). This diverse experience gives her unique expertise at the intersection of pension legislation, political processes, and implementation.
Award-Winning Leadership
Under her chairmanship, PPF APG was among the three "frontrunners" that were the first Dutch pension funds to successfully transition to the new pension system. This led to the first pension payments under the new system in February 2025.
Pension Pro Award - Pension Fund of the Year 2025Activities and Achievements in 2025
The year 2025 marks a high point in Tinka den Arend's career, with PPF APG as one of the pioneers in the Dutch pension transition.
Key Milestones
| Date | Achievement |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | PPF APG pays out pensions under the new system as one of the first three funds |
| June 25, 2025 | PPF APG wins Pension Pro Award "Pension Fund of the Year" |
Speaking Engagements and Media Appearances
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | Institute for Pension Education | Presentation "The practice from PPF APG's perspective" on transition experiences |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Pension Pro podcast | Interview "Transitioning twice" (44 min) about PPF APG's unique transition process |
| 2025 | PensionPro Focus Congress | Speaker on pension transition |
| Nov 6, 2025 | CFA Society ALM Congress | Panelist - "Investing in the new pension system" |
| Oct 2025 | PPF APG Retirees Meeting | Presentation to participants |
Quotes 2025
"It went very smoothly" — on the transition process at PPF APG, Pension Pro podcast
"Many thanks to everyone who voted for us!" — LinkedIn, June 25, 2025, after winning the Award
Personal Details
| Name | Tinka den Arend |
| linkedin.com/in/tinka-den-arend-3b218b11 | |
| PPF APG Profile | ppf-apg.nl/board/tinka-den-arend |
| The Org Profile | theorg.com/org/werkenbijapg/org-chart/tinka-den-arend |
Current Positions
| Position | Organization | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head of Policy and Public Affairs | APG | Current |
| Board Member & Employer Chair | PPF APG | 2019 |
Career Overview
| Period | Position | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 - present | Board Member & Employer Chair | PPF APG |
| 2016 - 2019 | Member and Chair of Accountability Body | PPF APG |
| Earlier | Various positions | Dutch House of Representatives |
| Earlier | Consultant/Advisor | PwC |
| Earlier | Policy Officer | Ministry of Social Affairs |
| Earlier | Staff Member | LISV |
Work at APG
Policy and Public Affairs Team
As Head of Policy and Public Affairs at APG, Tinka den Arend leads a team that provides strategic advice to:
- APG Executive Board
- APG fund clients (including ABP)
Focus areas:
- External developments in the pension sector
- Legislation (particularly the Future of Pensions Act - Wtp)
- Public Affairs and stakeholder management
- Monitoring of political and social developments
"This team monitors external developments and advises the Executive Board and fund clients on strategic positioning." — Bio PensionPro Focus Congress 2025
APG in Numbers
- Largest pension administrator in the Netherlands
- €616 billion in assets under management
- 4.6 million participants
- Headquarters: Heerlen
Key Client
ABP (General Civil Pension Fund) - the largest pension fund in the Netherlands for government and education sectors.
Board Duties at PPF APG
| Committee/Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Balance Management and Investment Committee | Investment policy oversight |
| Election Committee | Board election organization |
| Fund Strategy | Long-term planning |
"Investments are essential in achieving the goal" — on delivering quality pensions, PPF APG website
Publications & Interviews
| Date | Publication | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | Pension Pro | "Transitioning twice with Tinka den Arend" | Interview |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Pension Pro In Conversation | "Transitioning twice" | Podcast (44:49) |
Podcast available on:
Speaking Engagements & Conferences
| Date | Event | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2024 | Working on Our Pension Congress | "Experiences of frontrunners" (with Ellen Metaal) |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Institute for Pension Education | "The practice from PPF APG" |
| Nov 6, 2025 | CFA Society ALM Congress | Panelist - "Investing in the new pension system" |
| 2025 | PensionPro Focus Congress | Speaker on pension transition |
Awards & Recognition
| Date | Award | Role |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | Pension Pro Award "Pension Fund of the Year" | As employer chair PPF APG |
PPF APG: Context and Achievements
PPF APG (Staff Pension Fund APG) is the pension fund for APG employees themselves.
Key milestones under her chairmanship
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Start of transition communication towards Wtp |
| Feb 2025 | First pensions paid out under new system - PPF APG was one of the 3 "frontrunners" |
| June 2025 | Pension Fund of the Year - Pension Pro Award |
The Three Frontrunners (Wtp transition)
PPF APG was, together with two other funds, a "frontrunner" in the pension transition to the new system:
| Fund | Type |
|---|---|
| PPF APG | Company pension fund |
| PWRI | Industry pension fund |
| Maritime Pilots Pension Fund | Professional pension fund |
In February 2025, approximately 65,000 retirees received their first pension payment under the new system.
DNB Register
| Statutory name | Stichting Personeelspensioenfonds APG |
| DNB Relation number | 02392 |
| Status | Registered pension fund |
| Source | DNB Register |
Relevant Documents
PPF APG Annual Reports
| Document | Publication date |
|---|---|
| PPF APG Annual Report 2024 | June 17, 2025 |
| PPF APG Annual Report 2023 | June 25, 2024 |
| PPF APG Annual Report 2022 | 2023 |
| PPF APG Annual Report 2021 | 2022 |
Other Documents
| Document | Link |
|---|---|
| PPF APG Responsible Investment Report 2024 | Download PDF |
| PPF APG Equity Portfolio (June 2025) | Download PDF |
| APG Annual Report 2024 | Download PDF |
Areas of Expertise
Pension Legislation
Future of Pensions Act (Wtp), pension transition, conversion
Governance
Pension fund board structures, accountability bodies
Policy Advice
Strategic advice to Executive Board, stakeholder management
Political Processes
Public Affairs, legislative processes, contact with The Hague
Social Security
Background at SZW and LISV, employee insurance
Investment Policy
Balance management and investment committee, responsible investing
Photos & Screenshots
Visual documentation of sources and profile pages:
Sources
All information was gathered from public sources via Exa MCP search on December 1, 2025:
Primary sources
Media & Interviews
- Pension Pro (article + podcast)
- Podcast platforms: Omny.fm, Deezer, Apple Podcasts
Official documents
- DNB Register
- PPF APG Annual Reports (2021-2024)
- APG Annual Reports (2023-2024)
This document was generated for research purposes and contains only publicly available information.
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