 Enkhuizen,
the Netherlands
April 7, 2009
Monday April 6, Jacob Mazereeuw,
founder and former managing director of
Enza Zaden, passed away
in the city of Enkhuizen, the Netherlands, at the age of 94
years.
Jacob Mazereeuw was known for his entrepreneurship. In 1938, he
laid the foundation of Enza Zaden, at that time called ‘De
Enkhuizer Zaadhandel’. During almost 50 years, he worked with
all his heart for his company, and also after his retirement, he
was closely associated with Enza Zaden and its employees.
Mister Mazereeuw’s inspiration lives on in the current Enza
Zaden and it is among one of the most important factors that has
brought the company its prominent position on today’s worldwide
market of vegetable seeds. Enza Zaden is still an independent
company that, by now, has grown into a healthy, international
enterprise with over a thousand employees. |
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