NEW CEO FOR POTATO BREEDER

HANS TAKES THE REINS AT DUTCH POTATO COMPANY

POTATO breeder Royal HZPC Group has welcomed Hans Huistra as its new CEO.

In a hybrid meeting, broadcast from the Dutch breeder’s headquarters in Joure, colleagues from all of Royal HZPC Group’s global locations (HZPC, STET and ZOS) had the opportunity to meet the new CEO.

Born in Joure in 1968, Hans has held key positions with Unilever, Friesland Campina, Hero, and Fonterra. He has been on Cosun‘s supervisory board for the past seven years and his career has spanned several countries, giving him a wide range of experience in the agricultural and food sectors in Europe, Asia, America, and Africa.

He said interaction with growers has always been a crucial aspect of his work.

Former CEO, Gerard Backx, who has worked in the industry for 23 years, has stepped down but will continue to offer his support at HZPC and STET’s Potato Days on November 7th and 8th.

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