Mr. R.L.W. (Roel) Nizet joins as Chief Executive Officer
May 13, 2011
We would like to announce the appointment of mr. R.L.W. (Roel) Nizet as the Chief Executive Officer of GEESINKNORBA. Roel will take over the leadership for GEESINKNORBA from Theo Lemmen, whose interim assignement will end at the end of May.
Roel Nizet (a Dutch national) brings strong leadership and extensive knowledge of the industry from various senior leadership roles held in the past. Roel will join GEESINKNORBA from Iveco Magirus Fire Fighting GmbH where he held the position of Chief Executive Officer. Prior to Iveco, Roel was actively involved within the waste management industry as member of the Executive Board and Director Central & Northern Europe for Otto Environmental Solutions Europe. Prior to that, Roel held various senior executive positions at Suez Environment, Federal Signal Corporation (RAVO Sweepers) and the Van Gansewinkel Group.
Making the announcement of the appointment, mr. Nandit Gandhi, Chairman of the Operating Committee for GEESINKNORBA and Vice President at Platinum Equity, said; “While we have made progress during the last period, we still have significant challenges ahead of us. I am confident that mr. Roel Nizet will lead the GEESINKNORBA organization through these challenges and will provide leadership to drive GEESINKNORBA forward. At the same time I thank Theo for his contribution to the organization during his assignment. Please join me in welcoming Roel on board and provide him with your support.”