Topigs Norsvin is pleased to announce the appointment of Dick Hordijk as its new CEO. He will make up the Board of Directors of Topigs Norsvin alongside the current directors, Pieter van Sundert (CFO) and Hans Olijslagers (CTO). Dick Hordijk is from the Netherlands and starts in his new position on March 31, 2025. He fills the vacancy that was there.
Until January 1, 2025, Dick Hordijk is CEO of Royal Agrifirm Group, a Dutch farmer-owned cooperative that develops and sells agricultural, feed, and speciality solutions across the globe. Earlier in his career, Dick held various management and executive positions at Cargill, mostly on the international business side of the company. He obtained a master’s degree in Business Econometrics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a post-master’s certificate in Financial Controlling at VU Amsterdam.
Mark Tijssen, chairman of the supervisory board, states. ‘’We are very pleased with the appointment of Dick. He brings not only considerable know-how in agriculture, but he also has extensive international experience and brings valued-added knowledge to our sustainability agenda.’’
Dick Hordijk about his new position: “I am fortunate that after eight beautiful years at Agrifirm, I can continue to work for a farmer-owned organisation and contribute to the success of the most innovative pig genetic company. Topigs Norsvin is well-known to me, and I look forward to working with all of the companies.”
