HES International B.V. is pleased to announce that its Supervisory Board has appointed Cees van Gent as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board, effective 15 March 2023. Cees van Gent succeeds Daan Vos, who has decided to leave HES after 3,5 years in pursuit of other opportunities.
Cees van Gent brings with him over 35 years’ experience and track record in buying and building, bigger and better international companies across the transport, forwarding, logistics and waste management industries. He was the CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board at international logistics group Hillebrand until March 2022, when Hillebrand was successfully sold to DP DHL. Prior to joining Hillebrand, Cees van Gent was the former Group CEO at waste management and processing company Van Gansewinkel Group and Group CEO at logistics specialist Lehnkering. During this time, Cees van Gent has also held numerous (non-executive) board and management positions at other transport and logistics, commodity trading, shipping services and oil & gas services companies.
Kunal Koya and Andrew Byatt, members of the Supervisory Board of HES International, commented: ‘On behalf of the Shareholders and Supervisory Board, we would like to thank Daan for his commitment and contribution to our business since joining in 2019. At the same time, we are excited to announce the appointment of Cees van Gent who will bring significant expertise and strong leadership skills to lead HES International through the next phase of its development.’
Daan Vos commented: ‘Together with so many professional team members, I have worked on HES International’s position as a leading independent bulk terminals business in Europe with a focus on delivering long-term, sustainable growth. I wish everyone all the best for the future in which I am sure HES will continue to play a vital and essential role in delivering Bulk for Life.’
Cees van Gent commented: ‘I am excited to be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of HES International. HES International has a strong ambition to further diversify its business – seizing opportunities from the ongoing raw materials and energy transition while strengthening its position in agricultural goods, minerals, iron ore and liquids handling. As we look to the future, I am thrilled to work with the group’s employees, customers and business partners to build on the success of the business.’
The appointment of Cees van Gent obtained a positive advice from the relevant workers councils.
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