Royal Huisman has just announced the appointment of Mr. Roemer Boogaard as Managing Director. Formerly Executive Director of KNRM (the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution) Mr. Boogaard has served in various positions in the Dutch maritime sector throughout his career, including that of senior naval officer in the Royal Dutch Navy.
Alice commented this morning: "As many will know I have been serving as Managing Director for the past 10 years and, together with our new partners at Royal Doeksen, I am of the view that adding this highly talented and capable individual is the next logical step if we are to maintain and expand upon our past successes. I hope you will know me well enough to recognise that, when I say the time is right to appoint the next generation of senior management and take on a different personal role, I am doing so because I firmly believe in these changes. They will provide me with the opportunity to focus more exclusively on our client relationships, while our expanded management team continues to drive forward operational standards and efficiency".
Alice emphasises: “Every organisation needs to look to the strengthening of management if they are to maintain and expand on their success. I am delighted to welcome Mr. Boogaard into a business with a strong order book across the full range of our new build and refit activities. I do wish to emphasise that there is no question of any reduction in my commitment to Royal Huisman, our clients or our team. Roemer’s focus on daily activities simply allows me more time to play to my strengths.”
Alongside Roemer Boogaard as Managing Director will be Ronald van Hulst, whose formidable 25 years of experience equips him perfectly as Director of Operations, and recently appointed Finance Director Harmen Peeters.