date:Dec 20, 2013
VION will appoint Michiel Herkemij as CEO and chairman of the executive board. He starts work on 15 January 2014.
Herkemij is said to have extensive international experience in the food and beverage sector, and has led various companies through periods of transition. In his role as CEO of Douwe Egberts Master Blenders, he managed its move to an independent company following its divestment from Sara Lee.
Prior to this, he was involved in the acquisition and integration of FEMSAs beer division f