ForFarmers N.V.: Marijke Folkers - in ‘t Hout appointed as chairman of Supervisory Board ForFarmers

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Lochem, 24 januari 2025

Marijke Folkers - in ‘t Hout appointed as chairman of Supervisory Board ForFarmers

The Supervisory Board of ForFarmers N.V. has nominated Marijke Folkers - in ‘t Hout as chairman of the Supervisory Board. The Members' Council of Cooperative FromFarmers U.A. has agreed to this, meaning that Marijke Folkers will succeed Jan van Nieuwenhuizen in this role after the General Meeting on 17 April 2025. Jan van Nieuwenhuizen recently decided not to make himself available for another term.

Marijke Folkers joined the Supervisory Board in 2022. She is the owner of agricultural, poultry and pig farming company Mevar Meeden and a former head of procurement at Nedmag Industries Mining and Manufacturing, she was nominated for appointment because of her experience in the agricultural sector, which she also gained as chairperson of the supervisory board of Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A. 

‘I am grateful for the trust placed in me by my colleagues on the Supervisory Board and the Members' Council of Cooperative FromFarmers. I look forward to further contributing to the company's ambitions as chairman of the Supervisory Board,’ said Marijke Folkers.

Jan van Nieuwenhuizen, current chairman of the Supervisory Board: ‘I am very pleased that from the Supervisory Board we have been able to nominate an excellent candidate who, with her knowledge and experience, can make a good contribution to the further implementation of ForFarmers’ strategy.’

Walter Gerritsen, chairman Cooperative FromFarmers: ‘We are delighted that Marijke Folkers has been appointed as chairman of the Supervisory Board and that the Cooperative has agreed to this nomination. We have every confidence in the future.’

Jan van Nieuwenhuizen will continue in the role of Chairman of the Supervisory Board until and including the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 17 April 2025, at which point he will hand over that role to Marijke Folkers.

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Profile of ForFarmers

ForFarmers N.V. ('ForFarmers') is a company offering complete feed solutions for (organic) livestock farming. With its mission statement "For the Future of Farming", ForFarmers is committed to future-proof farming and making the agricultural sector even more sustainable. Our goal is clear: to contribute to good returns and a robust long-term earnings model. How? By leading the way with knowledge, advice, support and products on the farm. Close to the farmers, solution-oriented and with an open mind to the future. The result: a contribution to affordable and sustainable food, For the Future of Farming. With sales of around 8.4 million tonnes of animal feed, ForFarmers is a leading player in Europe. The company has production operations in the Netherlands (head office), Germany, Poland and the UK and exports to various countries within and outside Europe. ForFarmers has around 2,600 employees. Its turnover was approximately €3 billion in 2023. ForFarmers N.V. is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. 

ForFarmers N.V., PO Box 91, 7240 AB Lochem, T: +31 (0)573 28 88 00 

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