On December 2, 2024, Bert-Jaap Dijkstra will start as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Royal IHC.
“ With Dijkstra, the company gains a financial director with extensive experience and a proven track record in management and financial strategy, with a background in the energy and offshore energy services industries ,” said Royal IHC.
Commenting the news, Bert-Jaap Dijkstra said: “ The company has been an expert in maritime technology for more than 350 years. With all its experience and know-how, Royal IHC is well-positioned to execute the transformation in line with its international strategy.”
“Finance has an important support role in realizing this strategy and efficiently executing the underlying business processes. I consider it a great opportunity to work with the team on the future of a company with so much history.”
In addition to the financial strategy, he will be jointly responsible for business results and the quality of reporting processes and organization, and will provide critical input on commercial decision-making.