Our people make the difference

'Dad always put people first.                       People make the difference.’

Bastiaan and Frank Barenbrug
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Our people make the difference

In our  global company, our people, in every role, on every location, are the cornerstone of our success. It is their passion, dedication, and unique talents that set us apart from the competition. We empower our global family to foster a sense of belonging, collaboration, and mutual growth, enhancing the Barenbrug’s relevance and impact on a global scale.

We invest in education and skill development to ensure our employees are knowledgeable and efficient, leading to innovative solutions and quality in grass seed production. We create an inclusive and supportive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued and creativity and problem-solving is encouraged.

We want our employees to feel safe to make mistakes, as we see mistakes as learning opportunities that encourage continuous improvement and development of people.

We provide career paths and growth opportunities to grow talent and foster loyalty and dedication among employees.

Our people

Board of Directors 

CEO

Chairman of the Board

John Thijssen

Heidi Janssens Member of the Board, CFO

Member of the Board, CFO

Heidi Janssens

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Member of the Board

Martin Bijl

Supervisory Board 

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Aart Duijzer

Chairman

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Bastiaan Barenbrug

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Frank Barenbrug

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Ruben Wegman