Hans Huistra Takes Over as CEO of Royal HZPC Group
Hans Huistra has joined Royal HZPC Group as CEO of the potato breeder. Colleagues from all three of the Royal HZPC Group’s global locations—HZPC, STET, and ZOS—had the chance to meet Hans Huistra in a hybrid meeting that was streamed from the company’s headquarters in Joure.
Hans Huistra, CEO of Royal HZPC Group, is keen to meet as many colleagues and partners as possible.
“I look forward to meeting customers, growers, colleagues, and other partners in the coming period. Together, we will work to make the greatest contribution possible to feed the growing world population,” Huistra states.
Hans Huistra, born in Joure in 1968, has almost thirty years of leadership experience. He was formerly employed by well-known companies like Unilever, Friesland Campina, Hero, and Fonterra in prominent roles. Furthermore, during the previous seven years, he has contributed to Cosun’s Supervisory Board. He has a broad spectrum of knowledge in the agricultural and food sectors in Europe, Asia, America, and Africa thanks to his multi-country career. His work has always depended heavily on his interactions with growers. It gives the Royal HZPC Group great pleasure to have him as its new CEO.
At the same time, the potato breeder announces today that its former CEO, Gerard Backx, is resigning from his position within Royal HZPC Group and will use his experience and expertise in the coming months for Royal HZPC Group. For the past 23 years, Gerard has worked with tremendous passion and dedication to improve the global food supply. Royal HZPC Group is pleased to announce that Gerard Backx will continue his expertise through at least HZPC and STET’s Potato Days on November 7 and 8, 2024. This transition period will ensure a thorough handover to Hans Huistra. Royal HZPC Group looks forward to the fresh insights and dynamics this changeover brings.
