9 September 2025 News
Enza Zaden announced the appointment of René Ruiter as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and member of the Board of Directors, effective October 6, 2025. He succeeds Hein Bemelmans, who, after nearly two decades of leadership, announced his decision to step down at the end of last year. Hein and René will use the coming months for the handover, after which Hein will remain connected to Enza Zaden in an advisory capacity, supporting the company’s external relationships with stakeholders.
“We are delighted to welcome René to our Board of Directors. His extensive experience in international markets, combined with a strong customer focus and leadership skills, will help us further strengthen our organization and partnerships worldwide. René’s personal fit with our culture makes him the right person to lead our commercial organization into the future.”
“I am excited to join Enza Zaden and contribute to its mission of providing people around the world with access to healthy vegetables. The company’s long-term vision, strong values, and commitment to innovation resonate deeply with me. I look forward to working closely with the teams and our partners to further strengthen our organization and deliver on our shared ambitions.”
René brings more than 22 years of experience from Koppert Biological Systems, where he held several leadership positions, most recently as Chief Business Officer. His expertise spans global market development, customer engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.
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