07.01.2025 • News

Barentz Appoints Derk Jan Terhorst as CEO

Global specialty ingredients solution provider Barentz has appointed Derk Jan Terhorst as group CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. He will take over from Terry Hill who served as interim CEO since May 2024.

Terhorst has been with Barentz for more than three years as group CFO. Prior to joining Barentz, he held positions in Ahold Delhaize and Tony’s Chocolonely. Terhorst holds a master’s degree in economics and started his career at General Electric.

According to Barentz, a new CFO has been selected and will start on May 1, 2025. Until then, Terhorst will continue to assume CFO responsibilities.

Barentz appoints Derk Jan Terhorst as CEO effective January 1, 2025. © Barentz
Barentz appoints Derk Jan Terhorst as CEO effective January 1, 2025. © Barentz

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