Jan Wolthuis steps down as chairman of Agrico; Financial Report released

During the central general members’ meeting earlier in December, Mr Jan Wolthuis stepped down as chairman of Agrico.

This signalled the end of an active 12-year term of service during which Mr Wolthuis fulfilled may board duties at Agrico. In the last five years, he held the position of chairman of the cooperative.

Mr Wolthuis took up this position in the turbulent period following the sale of the industrial potato division. Agrico has experienced a flourishing and stable period under his committed leadership. The summit of his achievement was the implementation of a new board structure in the summer of 2014.

Mr Wolthuis was presented on behalf of the members with a sculpture that symbolises connection. A sense of connection was a value that always occupied a prominent place during Mr Wolthuis’ term of office as chairman. In recognition of his immense contribution to the cooperative, Mr Wolthuis was also appointed a member of merit.

A new member of the supervisory board was also appointed at the meeting by the board of members to fill the vacancy left by Mr Wolthuis.

Mrs S.K. (Sigrid) Hoekstra from Groningen, was appointed as an external member of the supervisory board, bringing expertise in organisational theory and corporate governance.

Ms Hoekstra holds the position of director and board member at housing association WoonFriesland and is chair of the supervisory board at Univé Groningen. Since the implementation of the new management model in August 2014, a personal union between the supervisory board and the board of directors has existed at Agrico. Ms Hoekstra will therefore combine her supervisory duties at Agrico with her role as a board member of the cooperative.