Skretting, a global leader in aquafeed, welcomes today Maarten Bijl as its new CEO. He succeeds Bastiaan van Tilburg, who will also be taking on a new role as CEO at parent company Nutreco.
Maarten Bijl steps into position of CEO of Skretting
Maarten joined Nutreco in 2021 as Managing Director for Trouw Nutrition North America. Since June 2024, he has been Nutreco’s Chief Digital Officer and a Member of the Management Board. During this time, he led a digital transformation across the Nutreco organization, developing a digitally enabled business model to accelerate growth within Skretting and Trouw Nutrition. He also worked closely with the Skretting and Trouw Nutrition digital innovation teams to meet customer needs through the successful application of new technology and data insights.
“I am greatly honoured to have the opportunity to lead and support the Skretting team. Over my last 4.5 years in Nutreco, I’ve gotten to know the Skretting business well through many positive interactions with our employees and customers. The Skretting brand stands out for its continuous innovation, its focus on people and partnerships, and its commitment to making the industry more sustainable. I look forward to continuing to work with our teams and customers around the world as we strive to be the number one nutritional solutions provider within aquaculture,” says Maarten.
I look forward to continuing to work with our teams and customers around the world as we strive to be the number one nutritional solutions provider within aquaculture.
Prior to joining Nutreco, Maarten spent 12 years with its parent company SHV, in different strategy, commercial management, and regional general management roles in Europe and Asia. He has also held global commercial and corporate strategy roles in TNT NV (now FedEx).
Maarten holds an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology, and an Executive MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management.
“I am very thankful to the Skretting team for the progress we’ve made together and happy that we have strong, internal succession in place with Maarten,” says Bastiaan. “The change in leadership does not reflect a change in strategy, and Skretting customers and partners everywhere can expect continuity and the same spirit of dedication, service, and collaboration.”
