Koppert strengthens leadership team  and is ready for future growth

A strong foundation for sustainable growth 

The new leadership structure enables Koppert to better adapt to regional needs while pursuing its long-term goals. By combining innovation and customer focus with a globally integrated approach, this structure brings customers even closer to the core of the organization. Through regionalization, Koppert is positioned to address the unique needs of growers and farmers worldwide more effectively. Empowered regional teams, supported by a streamlined and experienced global leadership, will operate more effectively locally, ensuring sustainable growth and enhanced customer service. 

New Executive Board and Global Leadership Team  

The new composition of the Executive Board and Global Leadership Team reflects Koppert's focus on strategic growth, operational efficiency and future innovation. 

The Board of Directors focuses on strategic decision-making and ensuring sustainable growth and stability in a changing market. They oversee the company's overall direction, safeguard the core values internationally, and foster effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels. 

• CEO: René Koppert 

• CBO, Martin Koppert 

• CFO, Erik-Jan Verdegaal 

The Global Leadership Team is tasked with achieving strategic objectives. This team is responsible for driving growth, optimising processes and improving customer focus in different regions worldwide. The members of this team are: 

• Director North America and Asia-Pacific: René Ruiter 

• Director South America: Gustavo Hermann and Danilo Scacalossi Pedrazzoli 

• Director Europe, Middle East and Africa a.i.: René Ruiter 

• Director Transformation: Peter Maes 

• Director Marketing: Adriana Boock 

• Director Innovation: Sjoerd van der Ent 

• Director Operations: Peter Couwels 

The Global Leadership Team will work closely with regional teams to streamline operations, exploit market opportunities, and implement innovations faster. The regional team will be responsible for driving day-to-day operations and translating strategic goals into concrete results, with a focus on growth and profitability. Boaz Oosthoek is responsible for the region of South Europe and Middle East Africa, while Jurjen Boeringa is responsible for North Europe. 

Ready for the future 

With this restructuring, Koppert is taking an important step in building strong regional markets and promoting customer-focused growth. Working closely with growers and farmers, Koppert continues to strive for innovation and leading solutions that have a global impact. 

'We are delighted to present an experienced and diverse leadership team that will help us execute our forward-looking strategy,' said CEO René Koppert. 'With these changes, we are well positioned not only to strengthen our current position in the market but also to deliver future growth in close cooperation with our customers.' 

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