Karel Stroobants stepped down as chairman of the 465 million euro ($411 million) VKG pension plan, the Belgian plan for doctors, nurses and pharmacists.
He will remain on the Brussels plans board of directors but decided to step back from day-to-day operational activities after nine years. Carl Haeck, finance director for the plan, has taken on Mr. Stroobants investment management responsibilities. Plan executives are searching for a new chairman.