Marc Driessen, CEO of Beekenkamp Ornamentals, has been elected as President of Fleurselect as of 1st January 2024. Elected by the membership during the Annual General Meeting in July 2023, Marc succeeds Karol Pawlak, owner of Vitroflora. Marc has been part of the Board of Directors since 2019, representing the business unit Production and Distribution and acting as the organization's Vice-President for the past 5 years.
Karol Pawlak: "Marc has been invaluable in supporting me during my presidency. Thanks to his extensive network, strong work ethos, and excellent vision, he is the perfect candidate to steer Fleuroselect towards the future."
Marc Driessen: "Karol has done an outstanding job in guiding the organization through a turbulent time that included corona and the energy crisis. We are very grateful for all the time, expertise, and enthusiasm he has dedicated to the organization. I'm proud to take over the reins and look forward to working with all the members."
Ann Jennen, Secretary-General Fleuroselect: "Thanks to his previous years on the Board and 5 years as Vice-President, Marc knows the ins and outs of the organization as no other. The Secretariat is looking forward to continuing its excellent working relationship with Marc and further develop the organization's activities."
Thomas Bousart appointed Vice-President
Thomas Bousart, Manager of Sales & Marketing Europe & Emerging Markets at Benary, has been appointed by the Board of Directors to succeed Marc Driessen as Vice-President. With former work experience at Syngenta Flowers and Dümmen Orange, Thomas has a sound knowledge of the ornamental sector, a clear vision of the organization, and is strongly connected within the industry. He has been on the Board for 8 years.
Thomas Bousart: "As Benary is one of the key breeders in Europe and a founding member of Fleuroselect, I am proud to become the organization's vice-president. I am looking forward to working with Marc, the Board of Directors, and the secretariat to take the organization to the next level."
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