In conversation with: Marleen Veldhuis, communication advisor Heineken Pension Fund
23 December 2024Every quarter we discuss pensions. Inspiring conversations that we hope will motivate you to take a look at your retirement. This time we talk to Marleen Veldhuis, communications advisor at Heineken Pension Fund since May 2023. Before that, she worked at the Federation of Dutch Pension Funds and brought the subject of pensions to the attention of young people through online campaigns. What does ‘pension’ mean to you? At the moment, my pension means financial protection: If I die, my partner and children will receive a partner’s pension and orphan’s pension from the Heineken Pension Fund. That gives a bit of financial peace of mind. Although of course I hope that I will enjoy my pension when I stop working. We can make pensions very complicated. At the same time, we can also make it very clear: does something change in your life? Check your pension. You can find all the information about the pension scheme on the website www.heinekenpensioenfonds.nl. And if you have any questions, you can always email the Heineken Pension Fund and call every working day with questions. We are happy to help you on your way. What would you like to say about your pension at HEINEKEN? The employer also contributes to your pension. This makes it a valuable employment condition for both you and the employer. With a full-time job, you work an average of 1 day a week for your pension! What gives you confidence in retirement? Personally, I wouldn’t think about saving an income for later. That’s why I’m glad that this happens automatically via my work. How do we involve more people in their pensions? Only you can determine whether the pension you are accruing is enough for you and suits your needs. That is why it is important that you take a look at your pension every now and then, especially when something changes in your life.