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Meyn Food Processing Technology has appointed Han Defauwes as the company’s new president and chief executive. Han Defauwes will succeed Han van der Broek, who managed the company since 1999 under a wide variety of business conditions, ranging from strong international growth to the crisis in 2009. The company’s come back from this crisis and the relocation of its headquarters is regarded as a prelude to a new ambitious era for Meyn.

 

It is Han Defauwes’ intention to continue Meyn’s international growth. Han Defauwes joined Meyn in 1998 and was lately active as chief operations officer. “Meyn’s recognised expertise and complete dedication to poultry processing has resulted in global leadership in poultry processing solutions. The challenge ahead is to leverage that awareness and continue to develop innovative solutions that the market and our customers require,” says Han Defauwes

 

Han van der Broek will remain member of the board of directors of Meyn and will focus on various strategic projects and the company’s relocation.