FrieslandCampina Extends Sybren Attema’s Chairmanship, Reappoints CFO, and Names New Auditor
Source: DairyNews.today
The Members’ Council of FrieslandCampina has approved the extension of Sybren Attema’s term as Chairman of the dairy cooperative until December 2027. Additionally, the council ratified the appointment of EY Accountants B.V. as the cooperative’s external auditor starting January 2026, while the Supervisory Board confirmed a second term for CFO Hans Janssen.
Extended Leadership for Attema
Attema’s tenure, originally set to conclude in November 2025, will now continue through the Members’ Council meeting in December 2027. This decision required an amendment to the Articles of Association, which was approved during the council’s meeting.
Expressing gratitude for the extended term, Attema said:
“I sincerely appreciate the Members’ Council’s trust and look forward to continuing my work as Chairman. Together, we will focus on a leading FrieslandCampina that provides its members with good earnings now and in the future.”
The Supervisory Board of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. has similarly extended Attema’s term as Chairman of its Supervisory Board for the same duration.
Hans Janssen Reappointed as CFO
The Supervisory Board has reappointed CFO Hans Janssen for a second four-year term. Janssen’s initial term, set to end in May 2025, has been extended through May 2029.
“Sybren Attema praised Janssen’s contributions, stating:
“Hans Janssen has strengthened FrieslandCampina’s financing structure in recent years and plays a vital role in the Executive Board. With confidence, we have therefore already reappointed Hans for a second term.”
New Auditor Appointed
EY Accountants B.V. will assume the role of external auditor for FrieslandCampina beginning January 2026. This decision follows a comprehensive tender process overseen by the Audit & Risk Committee to ensure alignment with the cooperative’s independence policy.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V., which has served as FrieslandCampina’s auditor since 2016, will oversee the audits of the 2024 and 2025 financial statements. By the end of 2025, the statutory 10-year term limit for publicly listed companies, adhered to by FrieslandCampina, will be reached.
Business Update
CFO Hans Janssen provided an optimistic business update, highlighting continued strong performance in the second half of 2024. Janssen reiterated that the cooperative’s robust results are likely to result in an additional cash payment to member dairy farmers for the year.
These decisions and updates underscore FrieslandCampina’s commitment to stable leadership, financial transparency, and sustained growth.
Attema’s tenure, originally set to conclude in November 2025, will now continue through the Members’ Council meeting in December 2027. This decision required an amendment to the Articles of Association, which was approved during the council’s meeting.
Expressing gratitude for the extended term, Attema said:
“I sincerely appreciate the Members’ Council’s trust and look forward to continuing my work as Chairman. Together, we will focus on a leading FrieslandCampina that provides its members with good earnings now and in the future.”
The Supervisory Board of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. has similarly extended Attema’s term as Chairman of its Supervisory Board for the same duration.
Hans Janssen Reappointed as CFO
The Supervisory Board has reappointed CFO Hans Janssen for a second four-year term. Janssen’s initial term, set to end in May 2025, has been extended through May 2029.
“Sybren Attema praised Janssen’s contributions, stating:
“Hans Janssen has strengthened FrieslandCampina’s financing structure in recent years and plays a vital role in the Executive Board. With confidence, we have therefore already reappointed Hans for a second term.”
New Auditor Appointed
EY Accountants B.V. will assume the role of external auditor for FrieslandCampina beginning January 2026. This decision follows a comprehensive tender process overseen by the Audit & Risk Committee to ensure alignment with the cooperative’s independence policy.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V., which has served as FrieslandCampina’s auditor since 2016, will oversee the audits of the 2024 and 2025 financial statements. By the end of 2025, the statutory 10-year term limit for publicly listed companies, adhered to by FrieslandCampina, will be reached.
Business Update
CFO Hans Janssen provided an optimistic business update, highlighting continued strong performance in the second half of 2024. Janssen reiterated that the cooperative’s robust results are likely to result in an additional cash payment to member dairy farmers for the year.
These decisions and updates underscore FrieslandCampina’s commitment to stable leadership, financial transparency, and sustained growth.
