Royal Reesink, the international equipment distribution and aftermarket services company, recently announced that Gerrit van der Scheer has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer.

Gerrit van der Scheer and Boris Schoepplein 

Boris Schoepplein has started as Chief Executive Officer beginning August 1st 2021, and at the same time Gerrit van der Scheer has joined the Supervisory Board.

"My passion for Royal Reesink, with its 235-year history, the employees and suppliers have been the main drivers throughout the years. Together, we have achieved a good result and a financially healthy company. I believe now is the time for me to hand over the baton and use my expertise as a member of the Supervisory Board and as an advisor to the company”, said Gerrit van der Scheer.

In the almost 23 years that Gerrit van der Scheer has been involved with Royal Reesink, of which 13 years have been as CEO, the company say he has made a decisive and valued contribution to their success.

Cees Veerman, President of Royal Reesink, said "Under Gerrit van der Scheer's strong leadership, the company has grown from EUR 150 million to EUR 1 billion, with a good profitability. We are very grateful to him for this. He is a strong leader with a sharp eye for people, details and business. These capacities will be very useful in the coming period as a member of the Supervisory Board.”

The company says Boris Schoepplein has extensive management experience and a broad international background in the machinery, automotive and capital goods industries, with a proven track record delivering strong business results. His expertise in corporate strategy, business transformation and value creation programs fits seamlessly with the objectives of Royal Reesink in its new phase of further growth and professionalisation.