Royal Vopak provides an update on the composition of its Executive Board
10 Décembre 2021 - 7:00AM
Royal Vopak provides an update on the composition of its Executive
Board
Royal Vopak provides an update on the composition of its
Executive Board
- Michiel Gilsing to
succeed Gerard Paulides as CFO of Royal Vopak
- COO Frits Eulderink
nominated for a next term
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 10 December 2021
The Supervisory Board of Royal Vopak will nominate Michiel
Gilsing to succeed Gerard Paulides as CFO and member of the
Executive Board, subject to shareholders approval and as per the
date of the AGM scheduled for 20 April 2022. Frits Eulderink will
be nominated for a next term as COO and member of the Executive
Board.
Gerard joined the Executive Board in February 2018 and his
four-year term ends in April 2022. He remains available to the
incoming CFO and to the Royal Vopak Board to assist with the
transition and will leave Royal Vopak on 30 June 2022. Frits has
been COO of Royal Vopak since 2010 and his reappointment will take
effect on 20 April 2022 subject to shareholders approval.
Gerard on his departure: “I am pleased with the strategic
progress Royal Vopak has made over the last 4 years and I am proud
of this great company and certainly enjoyed working with the Royal
Vopak colleagues. However, after more than four inspiring years, I
want to focus on new challenges again. I will of course remain
fully committed to Royal Vopak over the coming period.”
Michiel Gilsing will join the Executive Board of Royal Vopak and
take over the CFO function. Michiel has over 25 years’ experience
in general management, finance, commercial management and
international business development. He started his career with
Royal Vopak in 2004 and has since performed leadership and
management roles at both national and international levels.
The Supervisory Board is pleased to welcome Michiel to the
Executive Board. Michiel has a proven track record of
results-driven leadership, strategic thinking and financial acumen.
The Supervisory Board looks forward to benefiting from Michiel’s
leadership and expertise ensuring the successful continuation of
Royal Vopak’ businesses. The Supervisory Board is also pleased to
propose the reappointment of Frits who has demonstrated a strong
affinity with the agenda Royal Vopak pursues and who is fully
committed to driving that agenda forward.
Michiel on his nomination: "It is an honor to be nominated CFO
and member of the Executive Board of Royal Vopak. I thank the
Supervisory Board for their trust and am excited to step into the
CFO role to accelerate growth and deliver value to our customers,
employees and shareholders. I look forward to building on the
company’s momentum and strong business fundamentals to position
Royal Vopak for the future.
Ben Noteboom, Chairman of the Supervisory Board: "The
Supervisory Board appreciates the important contribution Gerard has
made and we wish him the very best for his future. The Supervisory
Board has found a worthy successor in Michiel. During his career
Michiel has been especially valuable for Royal Vopak. He brings a
depth of experience to the role, having in-depth knowledge of our
business and sharing our values. We are confident Michiel will
provide strong leadership and are excited to have him take this
next step as we move the company forward. Frits is a proven leader
with a great track record for managing our company. We are pleased
to have him proceed with his responsibilities as COO and continue
to create value for our shareholders and other stakeholders.
Overall the Supervisory Board has full confidence in the new
composition of the Executive Board with Dick, Frits and Michiel to
lead the company into the next phase.”
On 20 October 2021 the Supervisory Board announced the
nomination of Dick Richelle to become Chairman of the Executive
Board as per 1 January 2022.
This press release contains inside information as meant in
clause 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation. About Royal
VopakRoyal Vopak is the world’s leading independent tank
storage company. We store vital products with care. With over 400
years of history and a focus on sustainability, we ensure safe,
clean and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquid products
and gases for our customers. By doing so, we enable the delivery of
products that are vital to our economy and daily lives, ranging
from chemicals, oils, gases and LNG to biofuels and vegoils. We are
determined to develop key infrastructure solutions for the world’s
changing energy and feedstock systems, while simultaneously
investing in digitalization and innovation. Vopak is listed on the
Euronext Amsterdam and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the
Netherlands. For more information, please visit vopak.com.
For more information please contact:Vopak
Press: Liesbeth Lans - Manager External
Communication,global.communication@vopak.com Vopak
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Relations, investor.relations@vopak.com
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