Stéphane Simonetta appointed as Chief Executive Officer

The extraordinary general meeting of 7 September 2023 agreed to appoint Stéphane Simonetta as member of the Management Board. The Supervisory Board appointed Stéphane Simonetta as Chief Executive Officer to take over responsibilities from Wim Pelsma.

Wim Pelsma retired as member of the Management Board and was discharged from all liability in relation to the exercise of his management in 2023 in so far as this management is apparent from the interim results 2023 as disclosed on 27 July 2023. Wim Pelsma will remain available as advisor until the end of 2023, to ensure a smooth transition.

We are grateful for the tremendous contributions of Wim Pelsma. Under his leadership, Aalberts has undergone a considerable transformation and realised sustainable profitable growth over many years. The company is in excellent shape and very well positioned for the future.