The board is accountable to the Accountability Council, in which active members, pensioners, and the employer are represented. Each group normally provides one member. Due to the important issues surrounding the new pension scheme, the board temporarily expanded the Accountability Council from three to six members in 2022. Following the expiry of the current term of office of one member of the Accountability Council representing pensioners and one member of the Accountability Council representing active members, two vacancies have arisen within the Accountability Council of Mars Pension Fund. These vacancies have a shorter term until the transition date to the new pension scheme. 

Eric van Deijck is available for the vacancy on behalf of active members. Harry Faassen is available for the vacancy on behalf of pensioners. You can object to the reappointment of Harry and/or Eric and/or apply for the position yourself. 

Candidate on behalf of active members

Eric van Deijck

Eric van Deijck is available for the vacancy on behalf of active members. Eric has completed the Pension Fund Administrator-A training program and attended the Mars Pension Fund Academy. He has been a full member of the Accountability Council since 2022. Eric (64) joined Mars in 1986 and has held various international positions in Europe, India, and the United States. His broad experience and international perspective make him a suitable candidate for this role. 

Candidate on behalf of pensioners

Harry Faassen

Harry Faassen is available for the vacancy on behalf of the pensioners. Harry was a board member of Mars Pension Fund for several years on behalf of the members and also on behalf of the pensioners. He was also a member of the Accountability Council for four years. In all these positions, Harry gained extensive experience in all aspects of the pension fund. His career and responsibilities show that he bases his choices on the 5 Principles of Mars, with a particular focus on people's interests. This makes him a suitable candidate for this position in the Accountability Council.

Objection or apply yourself

You can object to the proposed appointment of Eric van Deijck or Harry Faassen until March 15, 2026, via pensioenservice@marspensioen.nl. 

Job profile for Accountability Council member

You can also apply for the positions yourself if you meet the job profile. If you are currently employed, you will also need the support of your line manager. Interested? Send your motivation letter to pensioenservice@marspensioen.nl before March 15, 2026.