ARNHEM, The Netherlands, March 23, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, announced today that its Supervisory Board will nominate Mr. Renier Vree to become a member of the Executive Board of ARCADIS NV in the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This nomination will be on the agenda of the General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for May 12, 2010. The current CFO, Mr. Ben van der Klift, will complete his term which runs until the upcoming shareholders meeting. After 14 years with PRC/ARCADIS, he has decided in good cooperation to continue his career outside the company.
Renier Vree (45) joined Royal Philips Electronics NV in 1987, after completing his studies in Business Administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam. In several positions, he gained extensive experience in all aspects of financial management of a large international corporation. He was also responsible for a sizable number of acquisitions. In 1991, he received the title Chartered Controller from the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. From 1994 through 2002 he worked as financial director/CFO of several business units in the United States and Asia, including Malaysia and Hong Kong. Subsequently, working from the corporate center of Philips, he led global efficiency improvement programs. As of 2004 as CFO of Philips Lighting he was responsible for the financial management of this division with sales of EUR 6.5 billion in 2009. In this position he also gained experience in communicating the strategy and performance of the division with investors and analysts.
CEO Harrie Noy from ARCADIS commented: "I am happy that in Renier Vree we have found a new CFO with extensive international experience in both financial management and in the field of acquisitions. This experience is important for the further expansion of our company. On behalf of my colleagues I want to thank Ben van der Klift for his contribution in the past years and for his role and pleasant cooperation in the Executive Board."
About ARCADIS:
ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and buildings. We aim to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 15,000 employees and EUR 1.8 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions. Visit us at: http://www.arcadis.com
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