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The Board of Directors of ForFarmers consists of the Board under the Articles of Association (Executive Board) and the other directors. The Executive Board consists of Yoram Knoop (CEO), Arnout Traas (CFO) and Jan Potijk (COO).

Executive Board

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Yoram Knoop
General Manager (CEO)

Yoram Knoop (1969, Dutch nationality) has been employed by ForFarmers since 2013 and has been CEO of ForFarmers B.V. since 1 January 2014. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is ultimately responsible for all strategic and operational affairs. His employment is up to the Annual General Meeting in 2018, with the possibility of contract renewal. On account of his position he is a member of the Steering Group of FEFAC.

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Jan Potijk
Director (COO)

Jan Potijk (1958, Dutch nationality) has been employed by ForFarmers since August 1983 and has been a member of the Board of Directors since July 2000. His current position is director (COO) and in this role he is responsible for the activities of ForFarmers and ForFarmers DML (Dry, Moist, Liquid) in the Netherlands, Pavo and Reudink. In the Annual General Meeting on the 15th of April 2016 it is proposed to adjust his employment to a fixed term up to 2019 with the option of renewal.

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Arnout Traas
Financial Director (CFO)

Arnout Traas (1959, Dutch nationality) has been employed by ForFarmers as Financial Director since August 2011. He is responsible for Controlling / Finance, Information Technology, Legal Affairs, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions and Investor Relations. In the Annual General Meeting on the 15th of April it is proposed to adjust his employment to a fixed term up to 2020 with the option of renewal.

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Board members

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Iain Gardner
Director (COO)

Iain Gardner (1962, British nationality) has been employed by the legal predecessor of ForFarmers in the United Kingdom since March 1988 and he has been employed by, and been a member of the Board of Directors of ForFarmers since July 2012. He is responsible for the activities of ForFarmers in the United Kingdom. His employment is for an open term.

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Steven Read
Director Purchasing, Pricing & Formulation

Steven Read (1963, British nationality) has been employed by the legal predecessor of ForFarmers in the United Kingdom since September 1986, by ForFarmers since July 2012. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since July 2014. As Director of Purchasing, Pricing & Formulation he is responsible for purchasing and formulation and he coordinates the pricing process. His employment is for an open term.

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Stijn Steendijk
Director Strategy & Organisation

Stijn Steendijk (1969, Dutch nationality) has been employed by ForFarmers as Director of Strategy & Organisation since July 2014. Marketing, Commercial Excellence, Communications, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, the Nutrition Innovation Centre (NIC) and Human Resources fall under his responsibility. His employment is for an open term.

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Adrie van der Ven

Adrie van der Ven (1963, Dutch nationality) has been employed by ForFarmers as COO since March 2016 and been a member of the Board of Directors of ForFarmers since that date. He is responsible for the activities of ForFarmers in Belgium and Germany, as well as for the further expansion of ForFarmers outside the key countries. His employment is for an open term.

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Nico de Vos
Director Operations & Supply Chain

Nico de Vos (1956, Dutch nationality) has been employed by ForFarmers since March 1988 and has been a member of the Board of Directors since June 1995. His position is that of Director of Operations & Supply Chain. He focuses on the realisation of operational excellence programmes and he is responsible for Engineering & Projects, Continuous Improvement, Health, Safety & Quality and Logistics. His employment is for an open term. On account of his position he is a board member of the Lochem Industrial Circle, the Foundation GMP+ International and the Foundation Enhancement of Feed Studies. He is also a member of the daily management team of the Foundation De Schothorst.