Today is the first day for Haldor Topsoe A/S’s (Lyngby, Denmark) new CEO, Roland Baan.
Source: Haldor Topsoe
“This is a special day for me,” says Baan. “Topsoe is an exceptional company that has made a huge difference for the refining and chemical industries for decades. I have no doubt that Topsoe has the potential to expand this strong market position and lead the way into a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. I have been looking forward to begin this journey together with the board and the leadership team as well as Topsoe’s customers and dedicated employees,” he says.
Roeland Baan was announced as new CEO on February 7, 2020. At this occasion, Jeppe Christiansen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Haldor Topsoe A/S, commented: “Roeland Baan has remarkable global experience and a proven track record of driving growth, developing businesses and building cohesive organizations. I am convinced he will contribute to the continued strong performance of Haldor Topsoe. Topsoe is a profitable company with a solid core business. With Roeland’s direction, we will continue to focus on being global leader in the markets in which we operate.”
Baan joins Topsoe from a position as CEO of Outokumpu, a global stainless-steel company listed on the Finnish stock exchange. Previously, Baan held a wide range of global CEO and executive vice president positions at Aleris International, Arcelor Mittal, SHV NV, and Shell.
Baan is Chairman of the Board of SBM Offshore NV. In addition, he is vice chairman of the International Stainless Steel Forum and member of the Executive Committee of Eurofer.
Baan holds a M.Sc. in Economics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.