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May 17th, 2011
Changes in Fugro’s Top Management

Effective 1 January 2012 the Board of Management will consist of the following members that are currently already employed by Fugro and whereby the current divisional structure will be maintained:
Mr. A. Steenbakker (54) – Chairman
Mr. P. van Riel (55) – Vice-chairman, also technology/innovation and Director Geoscience Division
Mr. W.S. Rainey* (56) – Director Geotechnical Division
Mr. J. Rüegg (66) – Director Survey Division 
Mr. A. Jonkman (57) – Financial Director (cfo)

As CEO, Mr. Wester will retain responsibility for the financial year 2011; which includes the completion of the 2011 annual accounts and report. Mr. Wester is a statutory director since 1996 and appointed President and CEO in 2005. His leadership was instrumental for Fugro’s success and continued development. We want to express our appreciation for his contribution. Mr. Wester will retire at the end of May 2012. Read More