The itsme Group strengthens its management at international and national level
Following recent expansions through the acquisitions of the Hardy Schmitz Group in Germany, Lightelec in Belgium and Luxembourg, and Schuurman Elektrotechniek in the Netherlands, the itsme group is now also reinforcing its management team both internationally and nationally.
To strengthen the international itsme group, Koert Huisman will join the statutory management board as of April 1, 2025, alongside current board members Henk Oude Brunink and Taco Leeflang. To strengthen itsme Netherlands, Jan Bijnen will be appointed General Manager of itsme Netherlands as of May 1, 2025. Both Koert and Jan bring many years of (management) experience in the Dutch distribution market.
Taco Leeflang, Chairman of itsme group: "By strengthening our organization with Koert and Jan, we are further shaping our ambition to successfully support our customers in all countries with their growth. We have full confidence that with their skills and experience, they will take our group to the next level both nationally and internationally."
The itsme Group is an independent international supplier group headquartered in Raamsdonksveer, the Netherlands. The companies within the group provide innovative solutions in technology and distribution to the industry, machine building, module building, and installers. With 1,000 employees operating from eight companies and forty locations across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and Spain, the group is projected to achieve an annual turnover of €550 million by 2025.
itsme Nederland contributes to the sustainable success of industrial end-users, machinebuilders, modulebuilders and technical installers through a diverse range of electrical and mechanical products, complemented by technical and logistical services. With 400 employees across nine locations in the Netherlands, a stock of over 20,000 items, and a total product range exceeding 1.7 million items, itsme Nederland offers solutions to a wide variety of technical and logistical challenges, helping customers increase productivity, reduce risks, and minimize costs.
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