Stan Beckers will become CEO of ING Investment Management International as of July 1, according to a news release.
Mr. Beckers will replace Gilbert van Hassel. ING spokeswoman Victorina de Boer could not be reached by press time for further information about Mr. van Hassel's departure.
Mr. Beckers will report to Lard Friese, member of the management board insurance for Europe and Asia at ING Group NV.
Mr. Beckers is formerly managing director and co-head of BlackRock Solutions for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He joined BlackRock following its acquisition of Barclays Global Investors, where he served as head of the scientific active equity group in Europe. BlackRock is assessing candidates to replace Mr. Beckers, according to a spokesman.
