Appointment of new President FrieslandCampina Ingredients
Effective 1 October 2025, Herman Ermens, President FrieslandCampina Ingredients, will retire following an impressive 42-year career with the company. He will be succeeded by Anne Peter Lindeboom, who is currently Managing Director Innovation within the business group.
Jan Derck van Karnebeek, CEO of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., commented: “Over the past 42-years, Herman has made a tremendous contribution to FrieslandCampina. He has truly been a role model for what we value within our company. He raised the bar and encouraged innovation and quality. He was always a pleasure to work with, valued collaboration, and built strong teams. His passion, integrity, and dedication have not only shaped the Ingredients business group but also contributed to our company culture. I am grateful for his leadership and commitment and wish him all the very best for the future.
At the same time, I am delighted to welcome Anne Peter to his new role. His deep understanding of the business, strong leadership qualities, and inclusive mindset make him the ideal person to lead FrieslandCampina Ingredients. I am confident that under Anne Peter’s leadership, the business group will continue to grow and thrive.”
Ermens has held various roles within the Ingredients business group, playing a crucial role in its evolution into what it is today. Under his leadership, the business group has become a vital strategic pillar of FrieslandCampina. The business group drives profitability and member milk valorisation through high-quality, science-based, and client-focused solutions.
After his retirement as President Ingredients, Ermens will continue as Chair of the Governance Board of DFE Pharma and will hand over this responsibility to Lindeboom at the end of 2026. DFE Pharma, a joint venture in which FrieslandCampina participates, is a global leader in pharmaceutical excipients specialising in lactose-based ingredients for medication.
Lindeboom brings over 12 years of experience within FrieslandCampina and has led Innovation for the business group Ingredients in recent years. He has a solid background in commercial and supply chain roles and possesses extensive knowledge of the ingredients business. As a member of the Executive Team, Lindeboom will report to the CEO of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.