NEW INTERIM CEO APPOINTED AT DE KUYPER ROYAL DISTILLERS
13 oktober 2009
Schiedam - The Netherlands, 14 October 2009
 
 
New Interim CEO appointed at De Kuyper Royal Distillers
 
Mr Ben van Doesburgh will become the new CEO of De Kuyper Royal Distillers as of 2 November 2009. He succeeds Bob de Kuyper who will leave the company at the end of this year, after a career spanning 32 years with De Kuyper.
 
Ben van Doesburgh will act as CEO for an interim period of five years, during which he will also prepare the next generation of De Kuypers for senior management roles at the family firm.
 
Bob de Kuyper: “Our family is delighted with Ben’s appointment. With his broad international experience, also within our industry, he will strengthen our company and be an excellent coach for the 11th generation.”
 
Ben van Doesburgh: “After a career of 27 years with several multinationals I am looking forward to being associated with such a remarkable Dutch family firm as De Kuyper Royal Distillers. I am committed to continuing Bob’s work and handing over a successful company to the next generation after five years.”
 
 
Short CV of Ben van Doesburgh
Name:              Ben Semeijns de Vries van Doesburg, age 53
Education:
1979-1982 Bachelor degree Erasmus University Rotterdam,
MBA RotterdamSchool of Management
Career:    
1982-2000 Procter & Gamble: Regional and General Management positions in Europe, Africa and the Middle East
2000-2003 Mattel: President Europe, Africa and Middle East
2004-2008 Maxxium Worldwide: Chief Executive Officer