" Through direct contact with our dairy farmers, you can really make a difference."

Koen is a true bridge-builder and curious by nature. Over his twenty-year career at FrieslandCampina, he has successfully connected various disciplines and teams across the company, resulting in innovative solutions. As the son of a dairy farmer, Koen felt right at home in Cooperative Affairs. “CA is truly a special department. Through direct contact with our dairy farmers, you can really make a difference. The people who work here are very driven from the core of our business and it’s truly inspiring to see and motivating to be a part of." Koen shares. "In my role in the milk recruitment team, I help ensure there is a steady supply of high-quality milk to meet global demand. Having a direct impact on that feels rewarding. This is the core of the business, and bringing everything a bit closer together, building that bridge, gives me so much energy."

"Right now, we’re building a team of milk recruiters. Each person brings their unique strengths and experiences to the team, which I love to see. A diverse team, whether younger or older, men or women, and people with different personalities, skills and natures, adds real value. I am a people person by nature yet always been in commercial roles. This is possible because of the open culture of FrieslandCampina. I am truly excited about the opportunity to make a direct impact with this new team at the business of FrieslandCampina."