Director of Corporate Strategy

In 1871, Dutch farmers decided to join forces in a cooperative to strengthen their market position and ensure sales of their milk. Today, FrieslandCampina is still co-owned by the member farmers with branches in 29 countries. The company's brands of dairy products reach consumers through supermarkets and other stores in more than a hundred countries through marketing and sales offices, partners, and distributors. FrieslandCampina also offers brands to food service professionals and industrial companies. Across brands and regions, the company strives to Nourish by Nature: to provide better nutrition to the world through its contributions to food safety and food security, provide a good living to its farmers, and take responsibility for maintaining the natural living environment. FrieslandCampina continuously strives to deliver superior value to the farmers in the cooperative. Faced with challenging market conditions, the company embarked on the strategic program Expedition 2030. The changing times called for a sharpened strategy and reshaped operating model, resulting in seven business groups that each focus on specific customers, products, brands, and markets. Improvements in the volume mix, inventories, and cost savings have already led to significant growth in its operating profit, which increased to 301 million euros in the first half of 2024. FrieslandCampina employs almost twenty-one thousand people across its global locations. The company culture is deeply rooted in its origins, with cooperation at its heart. Employees contribute to the bigger picture with enthusiasm and commitment and like to take ownership. The small and highly effective Strategy team sits at the core of the company's decision making in the Amersfoort headquarters and plays a critical role in FrieslandCampina's growth and success.