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IMCD N : appoints Angelique Kruif as Global People Director and member of the Executive Committee
IMCD N : appoints Angelique Kruif as Global People Director and member of the Executive
About this update from Imcd N.v.
IMCD Group ("IMCD" or "Company"), a global leading partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, announces the appointment of Angelique Kruif as its new Global People Director. She will join the company on 1 June 2026 and become a member of the Executive Committee, bringing more than two decades of senior HR leadership across complex, international organisations. The Global People Director is a new role at IMCD, created to strengthen its focus on People Excellence, a core strategic pillar. Angelique Kruif will take on the full HR agenda across the company's global matrix organisation: employee attraction & development, culture, employer branding, and skills development. Angelique Kruif brings over 20 years of HR leadership built across a range of international organisations, with a track record of leading cross-border teams, building strong HR foundations and supporting organisations through periods of growth and change. Most recently, she served as VP Human Resources Europe for Lineage Logistics. Previously, she held Group HR Director and divisional HR leadership roles in the energy and consultancy sectors. She began her professional life as an HR and innovation management consultant. She holds a degree in HR Management from Tilburg University. Marcus Jordan, CEO of IMCD: "We are delighted to have Angelique join us and reinforce the focus and value we place in IMCD's most important asset, our people. She adds tremendous experience to both the Company and the Executive Committee, and we look forward to working closely together with her." Angelique Kruif: "What draws me to IMCD is its people, their entrepreneurial spirit and the strong foundation they've built to create something truly special. My focus will be on nurturing that spirit and ensuring it's reflected in how we shape our people agenda and in how we show up for our customers and suppliers every day. I cannot wait to get started." Media contact IMCD Media Centre [email protected] Group Muriel Werlé Corporate Communications Director [email protected]