Erwin Houtzager explains, “My initial backyard experiments evolved into the development and construction of two facilities for microalgae production, with biotechnology as the driving force. I am proud that Phycom appointed Willem Kuijsten as the new CEO, whose personal qualities align with our ambitions. My collaboration with Willem has been very intensive and fruitful for many years. As CTO, I will continue to work closely with Willem.”
Willem Kuijsten adds, “I see it as a great challenge to take Phycom to the next phase, where development, production, sales, and marketing are the focal points. It is enjoyable to utilize the new SB’s knowledge and expertise fully.”
The Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board (SB) was appointed following two recent investment rounds. The SB will supervise and support Phycom in this phase of its development. Each SB member contributes unique substantive expertise, which is crucial for Phycom to achieve further professionalisation.
The following individuals have been appointed to the Supervisory Board of Phycom:
Peter Reinders (chairman) brings broad managerial experience as a commissioner, director, and advisor. He has worked for research organisation ATO and management consultancy McKinsey and served as a managing partner for law firm Lexence. Peter is a committed chairman who supports the board with advice and action.
Rob Baan (commissioner) is a co-founder and owner of Koppert Cress, a company specialising in Microgreens. Koppert Cress’s greenhouses in the Westland region of NL are among the most modern and sustainable structures in global horticulture. Rob advocates healthy food as disease prevention and is praised for his entrepreneurship and innovation.
Saskia Korink (commissioner) is the Investment Director of the Food & Agri Fund at Anders Invest. She is an experienced executive with an extensive international food and feed industry background. She previously held key positions at companies such as Cargill, Nutreco, and BCG. Saskia has a track record in strategic impact and effectiveness.
Jan Slootweg (commissioner) is a business-oriented financial professional with management experience in impact investments, treasury, and data science. He has gained broad financial knowledge and experience at companies such as ABN-AMRO, Nutreco, and SHV and has held various non-executive director positions in aqua technology. Jan is valued for his financial expertise and team-oriented contribution.
