Marcel H. M. Smits
Corporate Officer/Principal at The Confederation of Netherlands Industry Employers
Profile
Marcel H.
M.
Smits is a Member of The Confederation of Netherlands Industry Employers.
He was the Chief Executive Officer of The Hillshire Brands Co. from 2010 to 2012.
He was also the Chairman-Asia Pacific & Head-Corporate Strategy at Cargill, Inc. and a Director-Supervisory Board at E-Plus Service GmbH & Co. KG and Euronext NV.
He served as the Treasurer & Director at Prince Claus Fund for Culture & Development.
Mr. Smits was the Chief Financial Officer of Koninklijke Vendex KBB NV from 1999 to 2004 and the Chief Financial Officer of Royal KPN NV from 2004 to 2009.
He was also a Member-Supervisory Board at Delta Lloyd NV from 2003 to 2010 and the Chief Financial Officer of Maxeda BV.
Mr. Smits holds a graduate degree and an MBA from the University of Amsterdam.
Marcel H. M. Smits active positions
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The Confederation of Netherlands Industry Employers
The Confederation of Netherlands Industry Employers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Confederation of Netherlands Industry Employers, also known as VNO-NCW, is the largest employers' organization in the Netherlands. The private company is based in The Hague, Netherlands. It represents the interests of Dutch businesses both domestically and internationally and offers various services to its members. The organization advocates for businesses of all sizes and sectors, from AEX companies to family-owned businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and young entrepreneurs. VNO-NCW aims to create an environment that fosters entrepreneurship. The organization provides a platform for entrepreneurs to voice their opinions on new legislation and current business issues through the MKB Ondernemerspanel. VNO-NCW also publishes an opinion magazine called Forum, which is free online and available in print for a fee. The organization has expressed support for the government's balanced climate plans, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the execution of all necessary prerequisites to achieve the 2030 climate goals, such as permits and energy infrastructure. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-09-21 |
Former positions of Marcel H. M. Smits
Companies | Position | End |
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HILLSHIRE BRANDS CO | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-06-27 |
DELTA LLOYD | Director/Board Member | 2010-02-09 |
ROYAL KPN N.V. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2009-05-30 |
Koninklijke Vendex KBB NV
Koninklijke Vendex KBB NV Department StoresRetail Trade Koninklijke Vendex KBB NV is one of the leading non-food retailer in the Netherlands, and is expanding abroad with various shop formats. The company is active in seven countries: the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Germany, France and Spain. Vendex KBB incorporates fifteen shop formats, with a total of almost 1,800 stores. The group was formed from Magazijn de Bijenkorf, which was founded in 1870, and Vroom & Dreesmann, which was founded in 1887. Over the years, both of these Amsterdam-based companies developed into leading players in the Dutch retail sector. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2004-08-31 |
Maxeda BV
Maxeda BV Specialty StoresRetail Trade Maxeda BV provides non-food retail services in Europe. The firm operates around 1600 department stores, and variety and specialty stores under Brico, de Bijenkorf, Claudia Strater, Dixons, Dynabyte, Formido, HEMA, Hunkemoller, and Praxis names. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Training of Marcel H. M. Smits
University of Amsterdam | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 2 |
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ROYAL KPN N.V. | Communications |
EURONEXT N.V. | Finance |
Private companies | 9 |
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The Hillshire Brands Co.
The Hillshire Brands Co. Food DistributorsDistribution Services The Hillshire Brands Co. provides meat-centric food solutions for the retail and foodservice markets. The company was founded by Nathan Cummings in 1939 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Distribution Services |
Cargill, Inc.
Cargill, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Cargill, Inc. engages in the provision of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. It specializes in food service, agriculture, meat and poultry, transportation, pharmaceutical ingredients, and beauty products. The company was founded by William Wallace Cargill in 1865 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Process Industries |
Koninklijke Vendex KBB NV
Koninklijke Vendex KBB NV Department StoresRetail Trade Koninklijke Vendex KBB NV is one of the leading non-food retailer in the Netherlands, and is expanding abroad with various shop formats. The company is active in seven countries: the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Germany, France and Spain. Vendex KBB incorporates fifteen shop formats, with a total of almost 1,800 stores. The group was formed from Magazijn de Bijenkorf, which was founded in 1870, and Vroom & Dreesmann, which was founded in 1887. Over the years, both of these Amsterdam-based companies developed into leading players in the Dutch retail sector. | Retail Trade |
Delta Lloyd NV
Delta Lloyd NV Life/Health InsuranceFinance Delta Lloyd NV engages in the provision of life and non-life insurance. It operates through the following segments: Life, General, Bank, Asset Management, and Other. The Life segment provides savings and pension through life insurance. The General segment provides non-life insurance such as property, vehicle, and professional indemnity liability. The Bank segment offers mortgage and retail banking services. The Asset Management deals with investment funds, institutional pension funds, and retail investments. The Other segment includes health care insurance. The company was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. | Finance |
E-Plus Service GmbH & Co. KG
E-Plus Service GmbH & Co. KG Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications E-Plus Mobilfunk GmbH & Co. KG provides telecommunications services in Germany, trailing T-Mobile and Vodafone. It provides mobile voice and data services, including phone, e-mail, multimedia, prepaid calling cards, and internet access to its customers. The company has launched Simyo, a new mobile service. E-Plus, which targets private consumers and business customers, also offers advertising on its network. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered at Potsdam, Germany. | Communications |
Unilever UK Ltd.
Unilever UK Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Unilever UK Ltd. manufactures, markets and distributes packaged consumer goods. The firm offers products in the areas of foods, home care and personal care. The company is headquartered in Leatherhead, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Maxeda BV
Maxeda BV Specialty StoresRetail Trade Maxeda BV provides non-food retail services in Europe. The firm operates around 1600 department stores, and variety and specialty stores under Brico, de Bijenkorf, Claudia Strater, Dixons, Dynabyte, Formido, HEMA, Hunkemoller, and Praxis names. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Retail Trade |
Prince Claus Fund for Culture & Development
Prince Claus Fund for Culture & Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Prince Claus Fund for Culture & Development is an organization that supports cultural practitioners and artists through various awards, including the Prince Claus Seed Awards for emerging creatives and the Prince Claus Mentorship Awards for those further along in their careers. The organization is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Dutch company also offers the Prince Claus Impact Awards to honor those whose work has made a positive contribution to their societies. | Commercial Services |
The Confederation of Netherlands Industry Employers
The Confederation of Netherlands Industry Employers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Confederation of Netherlands Industry Employers, also known as VNO-NCW, is the largest employers' organization in the Netherlands. The private company is based in The Hague, Netherlands. It represents the interests of Dutch businesses both domestically and internationally and offers various services to its members. The organization advocates for businesses of all sizes and sectors, from AEX companies to family-owned businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and young entrepreneurs. VNO-NCW aims to create an environment that fosters entrepreneurship. The organization provides a platform for entrepreneurs to voice their opinions on new legislation and current business issues through the MKB Ondernemerspanel. VNO-NCW also publishes an opinion magazine called Forum, which is free online and available in print for a fee. The organization has expressed support for the government's balanced climate plans, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the execution of all necessary prerequisites to achieve the 2030 climate goals, such as permits and energy infrastructure. | Commercial Services |
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