8th generation owner Michiel de Haan will lead De Haan Relocation

As of October 1st, 2023, the leadership of De Haan Relocation will change. Wouter Hijzen, CEO since 2017, has decided in good consultation with the owner to undertake new endeavors elsewhere. Michiel de Haan, 8th generation owner of De Haan, will take over from Wouter on October 1st and will lead the Board consisting of Linda Rövekamp (COO), Helma Rutten-Reniers (HR/Quality) and Edwin Ros (Finance).

Wouter Hijzen: “I am both humbled and proud to have had the opportunity to lead this well-respected family company for the past 6 years. The time has come for me to take on a new challenge and I also believe that it is good for the company to move forward. That is why, after having conversations with owner Michiel de Haan, I have decided to hand over the reigns on October 1st.”

Michiel de Haan: “After 8 years of having the privilege of leading an amazing family business like Royal Lemkes, I look forward to this new challenge of leading our family business; on the way to celebrating our 250th anniversary in 2027 (“since 1777”). We have an excellent Management Team, dedicated employees with a lot of craftsmanship and drive, wonderful customers, an excellent international network of partners and state-of-the-art equipment. I am therefore excited and confident to build further towards the future. Together.”

Linda Rövekamp (COO): “As a team we are very pleased with the arrival of Michiel. We have experienced him as a shareholder being a man of vision, decisiveness and empathy. He brings 35 years of experience from highly professional companies. We look forward to working together more closely”.

About De Haan Relocation (since 1777)

De Haan Relocation is a leading Dutch mover specialized in international and commercial moves. With 90 colleagues, we serve great corporate clients, government agencies, private customers and (inter)national partners.

About Michiel de Haan

Michiel (57) is married and has 3 children aged 21, 23 and 25. He worked 12 years in FMCG (Quaker Oats and Braun/Gillette), 12 years on boards of large retail companies (commercial at BCC; MD at Dirk and Praxis), 2 years as an executive coach and Interim MD and the last 8 years as CEO of Royal Lemkes.

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