Where does Björn Aarts work?

Björn Aarts is ESG Director at Rabo Corporate Venturing.

Where did Björn Aarts go to school?

Björn Aarts studied at Nyenrode Business University (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Modular Executive MBA in Food & Finance); Harvard University (Your Experienced Leadership Track @Rabobank); Board Company (Board Certificate).

Björn Aarts

Investor

ESG Director at Rabo Corporate Venturing · Impact Committee member at SHIFT Invest · Member LP Sustainability Committee at Paine Schwartz Partners

Netherlands

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Shinjan DasguptaunlockedBjörn: together at Rabobank Hilversum Vecht en Plassen (2008–2011)

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×3Björn: together at Nyenrode Business University

About

Oversees ESG strategy across Rabo Investments' portfolio. Has been with Rabobank for over 20 years across business banking, management and sustainability, and is an expert in the circular economy.

Experience

Rabo InvestmentsDirector ESG & Sustainabilitycurrent2022 — presentUtrecht, Netherlands
Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen (NVP)Responsible Investment Committee membercurrent2022 — present
SHIFT InvestImpact Committee membercurrent2022 — presentAmstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands
Paine Schwartz PartnersMember LP Sustainability Committeecurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
NBCCMember Jury NBCC Sustainability Awardcurrent2024 — present
Koninklijke Industrieele Groote ClubMembercurrent2025 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Holland Circular HotspotMember Program Committeecurrent2022 — presentHoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands
De Nederlandsche Bank- Platform Duurzame FinancieringKopgroep Circulair Financieren |Chair WG Circular Metrics & Assessment2021 — 2022Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable DevelopmentMember WG Factor 10 Circular Economy2018 — 2022Geneva, Switzerland
RabobankSustainable Business developer | Circular Economy | Sustainable Finance | ESG2018 — 2022Utrecht en omgeving, Nederland
RabobankManager Bedrijven MKB/SME2015 — 2018
Avans University of Applied SciencesGuest Lecturer Circular Economy2019 — 2022Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands
University of AmsterdamGuest lecturer Circular Economy2019 — 2022Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
European CommissionMember Informal Expert Group Circular Economy Financing2018 — 2020Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
WaardZaam - Duurzame Ondernemers KrimpenerwaardBestuurslid2017 — 2018
Rabobank Alblasserwaard VijfheerenlandenManager SME2010 — 2015
Rabobank Hilversum Vecht en PlassenTeam Lead SME Business Banking2008 — 2010
Rabobank Hilversum Vecht en PlassenSr. Adviseur Bedrijven MKB2006 — 2008
Rabobank Hilversum Vecht en PlassenAdviseur Bedrijven MKB2002 — 2006
Aegon NederlandSupervisor Sales2000 — 2001
Aegon NederlandMarketing & Sales Co-ordinator1999 — 2000
Aegon NederlandSales advisor1998 — 1999
The Netherlands British Chamber of CommerceTrainee Marketing & Information1997 — 1998London, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Fund of Funds (FOF)Stakeholder EngagementInvestmentsSustainable DevelopmentSustainabilityBanking10Direct BankingChange Management3Business Strategy2Marketing2Sales2Project Management1

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Process ManagementRisk ManagementPRINCE2Retail BankingBusiness DevelopmentManagement ConsultingCommercial BankingInternational BusinessEnglishGermanDutchLeadership

Languages Duits · Engels · Nederlands

Rabobank YELT CH3 — Harvard Business Impact (formerly Harvard Business Publishing)

From Björn's professional profile.

Colleagues at Rabo Corporate Venturing

Arjan van der Hout

Executive Director at Rabo Corporate Venturing

Astrid van der Zanden

Associate Director at Rabo Corporate Venturing

Bar Rubin

Associate at Rabo Corporate Venturing

Bas Verlee

Executive Director at Rabo Corporate Venturing

Bernadette Lee

Investment Analyst at Clean Growth Fund

Bram Reek

Associate at Rabo Corporate Venturing

Cindy Bouma-Noordzij

Senior Business Support Officer at Rabo Corporate Venturing

Daniëlla Vellinga

Director at Rabo Corporate Venturing

Frequently asked questions

Who is Björn Aarts?: Oversees ESG strategy across Rabo Investments' portfolio. Has been with Rabobank for over 20 years across business banking, management and sustainability, and is an expert in the circular economy.
Where does Björn Aarts work?: Björn Aarts is ESG Director at Rabo Corporate Venturing.
Where did Björn Aarts go to school?: Björn Aarts studied at Nyenrode Business University (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Modular Executive MBA in Food & Finance); Harvard University (Your Experienced Leadership Track @Rabobank); Board Company (Board Certificate).

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Education

Nyenrode Business University2011–2016Master of Business Administration (MBA), Modular Executive MBA in Food & Finance
Harvard University2025–2026Your Experienced Leadership Track @Rabobank
Board Company2024Board Certificate
Harvard Business School Online2023Sustainable Investing
University of Cambridge2019–2020Postgraduate Sustainable Business and Leadership
Talentfirst2013Rabobank Talentencoöperatie (Talent programme)
Nyenrode Business University2010Young Management Programme (JMP)
Avans University of Applied Sciences2005–2007Bachelor, Business Economics
Avans University of Applied Sciences2003–2005Marketing
Avans University of Applied Sciences1994–1998International Business and Languages