Marlous Booijink Appointed New CFO of Royal HZPC Group
Starting 1 August, Marlous Booijink will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer at Royal HZPC Group. She will succeed Jordan van Vilsteren, who will be departing in October 2025. At 45, Marlous brings over 20 years of financial and management expertise from the food industry, having worked with FrieslandCampina, DSM, and the Pandriks Group. Her roots are also deeply embedded in the agricultural sector.
Marlous began her career at Abbott and quickly advanced at FrieslandCampina, where she served as financial director across several divisions. At DSM, she was Vice President Finance for DSM Food Specialties, one of DSM's major divisions. For the past four years, she has been the CFO of the Pandriks Group in Meppel, overseeing Finance, HR, IT, and Sustainability. Additionally, Marlous is a member of the supervisory board at CRV, where she chairs the audit committee.
Marlous is no stranger to Royal HZPC Group and the seed potato sector. Together with her husband, she runs an arable farm in the Noordoostpolder, which includes approximately 50 hectares dedicated to seed potatoes.
"We are thrilled to welcome Marlous," says CEO Hans Huistra. "She brings her extensive experience in the international food industry, along with profound knowledge of financial disciplines and ERP systems. Her familiarity with our seed potato world is invaluable, and I am confident she will be a great fit within our leadership team, which includes Herman Verveld, Peter Ton, and Robert Graveland, alongside Marlous and myself."
Last month, Royal HZPC Group announced the departure of Jordan van Vilsteren. "We are grateful for his dedication and passion over the years and pleased to facilitate a smooth transition between Jordan and Marlous," Huistra added.