Aegon Appoints Shawn C.D. Johnson as New CEO of Asset Management Division, Succeeding Bas NieuweWeme

Aegon Appoints Shawn C.D. Johnson as New CEO of Asset Management Division, Succeeding Bas NieuweWeme

(IN BRIEF) Aegon has appointed Shawn C.D. Johnson as the new CEO of Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM), effective September 23, 2024. Johnson, who has extensive experience in asset management, including his recent role as CEO of AMP Capital, will succeed Bas NieuweWeme, who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities but will remain as an advisor until December 1. Aegon CEO Lard Friese expressed confidence in Johnson’s ability to guide Aegon AM through its next growth phase.

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 22-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon has announced the appointment of Shawn C.D. Johnson as the new CEO of Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM), effective September 23, 2024. Johnson, who previously served as CEO of AMP Capital, brings extensive experience in asset management and strategic leadership. He will succeed Bas NieuweWeme, who is stepping down to pursue other career opportunities but will remain as an advisor until December 1 to ensure a smooth transition.

Lard Friese, CEO of Aegon, expressed confidence in Johnson’s ability to lead Aegon AM through its next phase of growth and transformation. Friese highlighted Johnson’s strong background in investment management and his strategic insights as key assets for the company.

Johnson, excited about his new role, looks forward to advancing Aegon AM’s strategy and supporting Aegon’s broader ambitions in investment, protection, and retirement solutions.

Bas NieuweWeme, reflecting on his tenure, expressed pride in the progress made under his leadership, particularly in strengthening Aegon AM’s client-driven focus and expanding its global platforms. He believes this transition marks a natural point for both his career and the company’s future growth.

About Aegon
Aegon is an international financial services holding company. Aegon’s ambition is to build leading businesses that offer their customers investment, protection, and retirement solutions. Aegon’s portfolio of businesses includes fully owned businesses in the United States and United Kingdom, and a global asset manager. Aegon also creates value by combining its international expertise with strong local partners via insurance joint-ventures in Spain & Portugal, China, and Brazil, and via asset management partnerships in France and China. In addition, Aegon owns a Bermuda-based life insurer and generates value via
a strategic shareholding in a market leading Dutch insurance and pensions company.

Aegon’s purpose of helping people live their best lives runs through all its activities. As a leading global investor and employer, Aegon seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion & diversity. Aegon is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, domiciled in Bermuda, and listed on Euronext Amsterdam and the New York Stock Exchange. More information can be found at aegon.com.

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SOURCE: Aegon