Steven Sijperda appointed CEO of Gpi group
Effective 1 January 2025, Steven Sijperda has been appointed CEO of Gpi Group B.V., succeeding Fred Boere and Arno Rodenburg, who transition to non-executive board roles. This marks a strategic leadership shift aimed at driving further growth and innovation.
Sijperda, who joined Gpi in 2021 as operations manager and became managing director of Gpi Tanks in 2022, led the division through a stabilisation period, improving profitability and laying a strong foundation for growth. Reflecting on his tenure, he stated: “We’ve evolved into a stable project organisation delivering exceptional results. With a solid foundation, we’re ready to invest strategically and grow further.”
Steven Sijperda as seen above, appointed CEO
Arwin Roos succeeds Sijperda as managing director of Gpi Tanks, effective 5 November 2024.
Leadership Transition
Boere and Rodenburg expressed pride in Gpi’s achievements over the past 25 years. Boere noted: “We are proud of what we’ve built and confident in the new leadership team.” Rodenburg added: “Steven’s results with Gpi Tanks demonstrate his readiness to lead the entire organisation alongside our executive team.”
Strategic Vision
Sijperda and the management team have outlined a 2025–2029 strategy focusing on becoming a “world-class player for world-class players.” Key initiatives include:
- Production Expansion: Increasing capacity and adopting innovative technologies like robotics and automation.
- Customer Support: Strengthening product offerings and engagement across project lifecycles.
New Headquarters in Woerden
Gpi will relocate its central operations to a new office in Woerden on 6 January 2025. This move enhances coordination across subsidiaries and supports future growth.
Sijperda emphasised: “Our new location, centrally positioned between our factories, will help us optimise operations and foster expansion.”
With its new leadership and strategic direction, Gpi Group is poised to achieve its ambitious growth and innovation goals while solidifying its position as a global industry leader.
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