Royal Wessanen today (9 May) named Frans Eelkman Rooda as its CFO.

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Eelkman Rooda, 56, replaces Han Wagter in the top finance role at the Netherlands-based food group. Wagter has left Wessanen “to pursue other interests”, the company said.


Eelkman Rooda was CFO at Dutch pharmaceuticals retailer OPG Group.


Earlier today, Wessanen reported a 2.5% rise in first-quarter profits thanks to rising sales in Europe and North America.

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