Nedato appoints Carel van Buchem as Managing Director

Potato packer Nedato has appointed Carel van Buchem as Managing Director effective May 28, 2018. Carel van Buchem has broad national and international experience as general and commercial manager in the field of nutrition, retail and raw material streams.

He has worked at various companies including Van Dijk Delft, Aalsmeer Flower Auction, Nedalco and Cargill.

Following a familiarisation period of several months, he will take over the role of Chairman of the Executive Board from the current part-time Chairman of the Executive Board, Antoon van Vugt.

Antoon van Vugt is stepping down and will be fully focusing on his current position as Managing Director of CZAV. CZAV is and will continue to be a Nedato shareholder.

The other members of the Executive Board, Heero Gramsma and Wim van de Ree will continue to be associated with the company as Commercial Director and Director Cultivation and Logistics, respectively. In addition, Annemarie Bruijnzeel will continue to fulfill her role as Chief Financial Officer.

In cooperation with current management, Carel van Buchem will focus on the continued implementation of the company's strategic realignment announced in 2017.
 

Nedato is looking forward to the future with confidence.

Nedato:
 

“We are confident that the combination of further strengthening the Executive Board, the change in strategy and the investments will lead to a permanently strong and healthy Nedato with excellent prospects for the future.”