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FrieslandCampina is changing its top structure
FrieslandCampina is changing the top structure and thus the management of the company. According to the company, it is an important step to improve performance. The change follows the appointment of Jan Derck van Karnebeek as CEO as of June 1, 2023. There will be seven business groups, led by a 12-person Executive Team. The announcement is the first in a series of steps.
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Van Karnebeek: "The profitability of the company is under pressure. That is why we will take the necessary steps to improve this in the coming period. The first step is an adjustment to our top structure and the associated appointments. I have every confidence that With the renewed leadership team, we will fulfill FrieslandCampina's 'purpose' of better food for the world, good income for our farmers, now and in the future."
The executive team includes Van Karnebeek, financial CEO Hans Jansen, the managers of the 7 business groups plus 3 general managers for personnel, logistics and research.
Food & Beverage in 5 parts
The current, large Food & Beverage business group will be split into five different parts, each with their own focus areas: Europe; Retail & Americas; Middle East, Pakistan & Africa; Asia; and Professional. According to the company, this expresses the diversity of the business portfolio and the different market approaches that are required. The Professional business group and the Trading business unit will both remain under the responsibility of one general manager (president). The Ingredients and Specialized Nutrition business groups remain unchanged.
The intended Executive Team appointments will take effect on October 1, 2023 and the implementation of the new organizational structure, including the seven business groups, is scheduled for January 1, 2024. Roel van Neerbos will remain a member of the Executive as President Food & Beverage until November 1, 2023. Team. Then he leaves, as he arrived earlier.
More on October 6
All proposed decisions are subject to advice from the Central Works Council. More clarity will be provided on October 6, 2023 about the refinement of the corporate strategy, called Expedition 2030. More details about the organizational implications will be announced in the near future.