Royal FloraHolland appoints Steven van Schilfgaarde as its new CFO
The Royal FloraHolland Supervisory Board has appointed Steven van Schilfgaarde (1964) as Royal FloraHolland Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Management Board member effective as of 17 May 2016. The Supervisory Board has completed an intensive and successful selection process, which has resulted in the appointment of an expert CFO, Steven van Schilfgaarde. At KPN, Steven van Schilfgaarde gained extensive management experience as acting CFO and member of the Management Board. He has also gained, among other things, ample experience in the field of change management as the CEO of Getronics.
Bernard Oosterom, Chairman of the Supervisory Board: "We are delighted to be able to present Steven van Schilfgaarde as our new CFO. Over the past two years, we have built a firm foundation with our Royal FloraHolland 2020 strategy. The time has come to start implementing it. Steven combines extensive financial experience with operational leadership, having worked for organizations in changing markets and facing evolving client demands. We are convinced that we have found the best man for the job and the best reinforcement for the team. We are looking forward to a cooperative and successful collaboration."
Steven van Schilfgaarde: "I am extremely pleased to take up this splendid challenge as CFO. Royal FloraHolland is a wonderful organization with a rich history in a dynamic market. I am looking forward to working with the members and customers, the Supervisory Board, my new colleagues and the other Royal FloraHolland stakeholders."
