ARNHEM, The Netherlands, May 12, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, announced today that during the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders that was held today a number of reappointments and appointments have been approved. The reappointments are those of Mr. Rijhard van Tets, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, for a new term of four years and Mr. Friedrich Schneider, member of the Executive Board, also for a four year term. New appointments are the previously announced addition to the Executive Board of Mr. Renier Vree in the position of Chief Financial Officer, and the appointment of Mr. Ian Grice to the Supervisory Board, both for a period of four years.
Renier Vree (45) joined Royal Philips Electronics NV in 1987. In several positions, he gained extensive international financial management experience. He was also responsible for a sizable number of acquisitions. From 1994 through 2002 he worked as financial director/CFO of several business units in the United States and Asia. Subsequently, he led global efficiency improvement programs for Philips. As of 2004 he was CFO of Philips Lighting.
Mr. Grice (57) is a civil engineer and through his career was mainly active in the infrastructure and buildings section. From 1981-1995 he worked at John Mowlem plc on establishing and developing the management contracting business, the continental European business and the successful facilities management activities of Mowlem in the U.K. From 1995-2003 he was the Executive Board Director and from 2003-2008 Chief Executive Officer of Alfred McAlpine plc, a UK based Support Services Group. He was also responsible for the international activities in Asia and the Middle East. Under his leadership the first PFI (Private Financed Initiatives) projects for roads and hospitals were gained.
About ARCADIS:
ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. We 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 supported by strong local market positions. ARCADIS supports UN-HABITAT with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. Visit us at: http://www.arcadis.com
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