Bert Siebrand joined the Group in October 2006. Bert started his career in 1987 at Citicorp Investment Bank as an equity analyst and has since held several positions as an analyst and head of research on the sell side. In addition to examining individual companies, sectors and investment strategies, he has been conducting extensive research on convertibles. Bert studied 'International Economics' and 'Finance and Investments' at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam.