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Herman Ermens, president of FrieslandCampina Ingredients, will retire on 1 October 2025 after 42 years with the company.

He will be succeeded by Anne Peter Lindeboom, the current managing director of innovation for the business group. Lindeboom has over 12 years at FrieslandCampina with experience in innovation, commercial and supply chain roles. He will join the executive team and report directly to the CEO.

Herman Ermens and Anne Peter Lindeboom

Ermens has played a key role in developing the ingredients business group into a strategic pillar of FrieslandCampina, focusing on profitability and member milk valorisation through science-based, client-focused solutions.

Following his retirement, Ermens will remain chair of the governance board of DFE Pharma, a joint venture specialising in pharmaceutical lactose-based excipients, a role Lindeboom will take over by the end of 2026.

Jan Derck van Karnebeek, CEO of Royal FrieslandCampina praised Ermens for his leadership and contributions, highlighting his role in shaping the ingredients business group and company culture. Lindeboom was welcomed as the new president, noted for his deep business knowledge and leadership experience.