Henderson Global Investors has appointed Joost Wijstma as director of institutional business for Benelux. Based in Amsterdam, Joost joined the company on 12th April 2010 and will develop Henderson’s institutional business in the Benelux region.

In this new role Joost Wijstma will report to David Morley, director of institutional sales, and locally to Steven De Vries, head of fund sales, Northern Europe. Joost’s primary focus will be to develop Henderson’s institutional business in the Benelux region.

Joost brings 12 years’ asset management sales and marketing experience with him to Henderson. Most recently he lead the Dutch sales team at Franklin Templeton Investments. Prior to this he held institutional business development roles for both Robeco Asset Management and ING Investment Management.

David Morley, director of institutional sales, says: “This appointment demonstrates our commitment to expanding our European institutional business with the Netherlands being a key focus for our strategic development. Joost brings significant experience in this area and we are delighted that he has joined Henderson.”

Steven de Vries, head of fund sales, Northern Europe, says: “We are very pleased to welcome Joost to our fast growing Dutch team. Henderson has been very successful in The Netherlands with our property products and funds distribution and our next ambition is to build a stable institutional client base. With an Amsterdam based currency team and strong performing fixed income products we believe we are well positioned to achieve our ambition.”