11.02.2016

Huisman CEO departs

Dutch heavy crane, marine and offshore equipment manufacturer Huisman has announced the immediate departure of chief executive André Meijer after just over six months in the job. He joined the company in August from Imtech Marine, where he had been managing director.

A company statement said that it will implement an internal solution and if required adjust the management structure accordingly. See Huismann CEO to step down – May 2015
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André Meijer

The previous chief executive Joop Roodenburg who moved to the role of chief technology officer last August, will look after the day-to-day management of the company in addition to his current role.

Roodenburg said: “I regret to see us go separate ways after working together for nearly half a year. I thank André for his contribution which will prove useful in the very difficult trading environment our industry is facing and I wish him all the best in his future career”.
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Joop Roodenburg

Meijer added: “I regret that we came to the decision to part the company, but I am convinced that Huisman has the capabilities and quality to continue to succeed in the future, despite the difficult trading environment.”