Rotterdam Port Authority bridges the gap
Boudewijn Siemons has been appointed CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, effective 1 February 2024. He had been serving as CEO on an interim basis in addition to his duties as COO since Allard Castelein left the authority last summer. The executive board now consists of Siemons (CEO and interim COO) and Vivienne de Leeuw (CFO). The process to recruit a new COO has begun.
The shareholders of the Port Authority, the city of Rotterdam and the Dutch national government elected Siemons for the next four years at the recommendation of the supervisory board.
Koos Timmermans, chair of the supervisory board: "This appointment means that the Port Authority will continue to be led by a familiar face for employees and customers. Siemons has demonstrated his excellent abilities as CEO during the past six months. He is a genuine bridge-builder." (ah)