Enkhuizen, The Netherlands
October 8, 2013

As of November the 1st, Mr. Douwe Zijp (pictured at right), former CEO of Nunhems Group, will join the Board of Directors of INCOTEC Group B.V. Following an extensive introduction and training period, Mr. Zijp will take over the overall management of INCOTEC on March 1st 2014.

The present President and CEO of INCOTEC, Mr. JanWillem Breukink, will remain associated with INCOTEC and will focus fully on Business Development, in particular on the global introduction of new technologies and further reinforcement of INCOTEC’s image and that of the sector in general.

Mr. Zijp has gathered a great deal of knowledge of the seed sector during his career, including much experience in directing expanding organizations. As Chairman of the Board of Directors he will concentrate on the strategic development of INCOTEC Group B.V. with special attention to managing the development of the entire organization.

“I am delighted that Douwe has joined our team and that after 25 years’ of general management, he will take over these responsibilities from me. INCOTEC’s development in the last few years has been extremely positive and the organization is on the verge of further international breakthrough. With his extensive knowledge and entrepreneurship we think we have found a leader that can help INCOTEC into the next phase of future growth and development” according to JanWillem Breukink (pictured at left).

Bart Jan Constandse, Chairman of the Supervisory Board says: “We are confident that this appointment and the division of duties will secure the further development of INCOTEC Group B.V. and that this will contribute to the additional success of the organization”.

INCOTEC® was founded in 1968 and has been an independent company since 2002. INCOTEC's Coating and Seed Technology Companies around the world provide products and services for seed coating, pelleting, seed enhancement and analytical services for genetic analysis and quality inspection. INCOTEC Group contributes significantly to the development of sustainable agriculture worldwide by providing key solutions in the four business areas, vegetables, field crops, ornamentals and analytical services. INCOTEC’s head quarters are in the Netherlands and there are INCOTEC facilities in the USA, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Sweden, Brazil, Japan, India, Australia, China and South Africa. For more information go to www.incotec.com

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Published: October 9, 2013