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We have a two-tier management structure. This is common practice in the Netherlands and means that the company is managed by the Board of Management, supervised by an independent, non-executive Supervisory Board. We also have an Executive Leadership Team.
Board of Management
The Board of Management is responsible for Fugro’s strategy, policies, and results.
Mark Heine
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Heine
Chief Executive Officer
M.R.F. (Mark) Heine - 1973
Nationality
Dutch
Employed by Fugro
Since 2000
First appointed
May 2015; CEO as of 1 October 2018
Current term
Up and including the AGM in 2027
Background
Mark Heine joined Fugro in 2000 and served in various positions, including as a geodesist and as operational manager on various onshore and offshore survey projects, managing director Africa, regional manager Europe-Africa, Director of the Survey division, Executive Committee member and division director. He holds a master’s degree in Geodetic Engineering from Delft University of Technology. Mark is chair of Dutch marine contractor association IRO.
Barbara Geelen
Chief Financial Officer
Barbara Geelen
Chief Financial Officer
B.P.E. (Barbara) Geelen – 1974
Nationality
Dutch
Employed by Fugro
12 May 2021
First appointed
12 May 2021
Current term
Up to and including the AGM in 2029
Background
From 2014 till 2021 Barbara was CFO at HES International, one of Europe’s largest independent bulk handling companies with operations across Europe. Prior to that, she held various (leading) roles at ABN AMRO and gained experience in equity and high yield capital markets transactions, restructuring of companies and managing client teams, among others in the energy sector. She has extensive international experience, having been stationed in London and Singapore. Mrs Geelen holds a master degree in Business from the University of Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Executive Leadership Team
In addition to the Board of Management, in 2019 we set up an Executive Leadership Team, to create more focus on strategic and operational priorities. Apart from the 2 members of the Board of Management, this team consists of the four Regional Group Directors, the Group Director Development & Digital Transformation, the Group Director Human Resources and the General Counsel.
Mark Heine
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Heine
Chief Executive Officer
M.R.F. (Mark) Heine - 1973
Nationality
Dutch
Employed by Fugro
Since 2000
First appointed
May 2015; CEO as of 1 October 2018
Current term
Up and including the AGM in 2027
Background
Mark Heine joined Fugro in 2000 and served in various positions, including as a geodesist and as operational manager on various onshore and offshore survey projects, managing director Africa, regional manager Europe-Africa, Director of the Survey division, Executive Committee member and division director. He holds a master’s degree in Geodetic Engineering from Delft University of Technology. Mark is chair of Dutch marine contractor association IRO.
Barbara Geelen
Chief Financial Officer
Barbara Geelen
Chief Financial Officer
B.P.E. (Barbara) Geelen – 1974
Nationality
Dutch
Employed by Fugro
12 May 2021
First appointed
12 May 2021
Current term
Up to and including the AGM in 2029
Background
From 2014 till 2021 Barbara was CFO at HES International, one of Europe’s largest independent bulk handling companies with operations across Europe. Prior to that, she held various (leading) roles at ABN AMRO and gained experience in equity and high yield capital markets transactions, restructuring of companies and managing client teams, among others in the energy sector. She has extensive international experience, having been stationed in London and Singapore. Mrs Geelen holds a master degree in Business from the University of Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Wim Herijgers
Director Strategy & Transformation
Wim Herijgers
Director Strategy & Transformation
Nationality
Dutch
Employed by Fugro
since 2014
Background
Previously, he was the Global Business Line Director Asset Integrity for the company's Marine business. Before joining Fugro, he was Principal at the Boston Consulting Group for over 12 years. Mr. Herijgers holds an MBA from INSEAD and an MSc in Electrical Engineering from Delft University of Technology.
Céline Gerson
Group Director Americas
Céline Gerson
Group Director Americas
Nationality
French/American
Employed by Fugro
since 2021
Background
With over 25 years’ experience, Céline has a proven record of successfully growing complex technical businesses across various industries. Before joining Fugro, Céline served as Vice President, Global Account Director for Schlumberger. She was particularly focused on energy transition, sustainability, and digital transformation. Prior to that, she was President of Schlumberger Canada. Along with being a Harvard Business School Alumna, Céline holds a Bachelor’s degree from the European University of Brussels and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston.
Luh Shyang Loo
Group Director Asia Pacific
Luh Shyang Loo
Group Director Asia Pacific
Nationality
Malaysian
Employed by Fugro
since 1999
Background
Loo first joined Fugro as an offshore surveyor and has gained valuable international experience through various roles in both Marine and Land being stationed in Malaysia, China, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Hong Kong SAR.
Loo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and a Master of Business Administration from the Open University of Malaysia.
Annabelle Vos
Group Director Middle East & India
Annabelle Vos
Group Director Middle East & India
Nationality
Dutch
Employed by Fugro
since 2016
Background
Annabelle Vos joined the company in January 2016 as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to joining Fugro, she worked in private practice for 11 years at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, a Dutch law firm, in their M&A and corporate litigation practice groups. Annabelle holds a Master of Law degree from Leiden University and a Master of International Relations and International Economics from Johns Hopkins University. She is a member of the Contracts and Insurance Committee of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and a member of the Supervisory Board of Sif Group.
Katja Fenton
General Counsel
Katja Fenton
General Counsel
Nationality
British/Dutch
Employed by Fugro
since 2025
Background
Katja Fenton has a distinguished track record in managing complex legal issues, large-scale contracting, and enhancing compliance in international businesses across various industries. She served as Chief Ethics Officer at ASML, where she developed global ethics and integrity standards. Prior to that, she led ASML’s Contracts Group, supporting the business on procurement, sales and R&D agreements. From 2004 to 2016, Katja held various legal counsel positions at Clifford Chance, Future Pipe Industries Group, and BlueScope Buildings, working in London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and Bangkok.
Katja holds a Bachelor’s degree in English law and French Law (LLB Hons) from the University of Leeds and the Université de Strasbourg. She also holds a Legal Practice Certificate from Nottingham Law School and is qualified as a solicitor in the UK.
Erwin Hoogeveen
Group Director Human Resources
Erwin Hoogeveen
Group Director Human Resources
Nationality
Dutch
Employed by Fugro
since 2016
Background
Previously, Erwin worked in various HR leadership roles with Seafox, CEVA Logistics, Dockwise, BMC Software and Getronics. During his tenure with Dockwise, Mr. Hoogeveen was appointed Chief Operating Officer & Member-Management Board at Fairstar Heavy Transport NV. Mr. Hoogeveen holds a BA in Human Resources Management from Avans Hogeschool in Breda.
Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board supervises and advises the Board of Management and the Executive Leadership Team on the policies, management and general affairs of Fugro. The Supervisory Board is guided by the interests of the company and also takes the relevant interests of our stakeholders into account. The Board has four permanent committees: an audit, remuneration, nomination and technology committee.
Sjoerd Vollebregt
Chairman Supervisory Board, Chairman nomination committee, member remuneration committee
Sjoerd Vollebregt
Chairman Supervisory Board, Chairman nomination committee, member remuneration committee
Sjoerd S. Vollebregt - 1954
Nationality
Dutch
First appointed
2020
Current term
Until AGM 2028
Previous Positions
CEO Stork N.V., CEO Fokker Technologies B.V., various senior position at logistics companies, non-executive board positions at TNT Express B.V. and Mylan N.V.
Other functions
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Heijmans N.V. and lead independent director of Joulz B.V.
Background
Extensive management and supervisory experience in the fields of mechanical engineering, technical services for the energy sector, and technology driven components and services for the aerospace industry
Ron Mobed
Vice-chairman Supervisory Board, member audit committee, member technology committee
Ron Mobed
Vice-chairman Supervisory Board, member audit committee, member technology committee
Ron Mobed - 1959
Nationality
English
First appointed
2020
Current term
Until AGM 2028
Previous Positions
CEO of Elsevier (part of RELX Group), president of the Energy division of IHS Markit Ltd, various senior management positions at Schlumberger, non-executive director and chair of Robert Walters Plc., Non-executive director at AVEVA Plc
Other functions
Board member of Ordnance Survey Limited
Background
Digital strategy, engineering
Marc de Jong
Chair technology committee, member audit committee
Marc de Jong
Chair technology committee, member audit committee
Marc J.C. de Jong - 1961
Nationality
Dutch
First appointed
2021
Current term
Until AGM 2029
Previous Positions
CEO LM Wind Power, various executive positions and part of Group Management Committee at Royal Philips, executive position at NXP Semiconductors
Other functions
Owner and CEO of Innomarket Consultancy BV, member of the Supervisory Board of ASM International NV, chairman of the Supervisory Board of BDR Thermea, member of the Supervisory Board of Sioux. Non-executive board member at two Danish private equity owned companies in the international wind energy market (Nissens AS and Fiberline AS), board member of FiberSail S.A. in Portugal and venture partner at Forward.one
Background
Renowned international business executive and board member, extensive experience in the wind energy market and proven track record in technology and business development
Essimari Kairisto
Chair audit committee
Essimari Kairisto
Chair audit committee
Essimari Kairisto
Nationality
Finnish and German
First appointed
2023
Current term
Until AGM 2027
Previous Positions
Member of the Supervisory Board of HOCHTIEF Solutions AG, General Manager Finance/CFO Sasol O&S Group International, CCO/CFO Lahmeyer International GmbH
Other functions
Member Supervisory Board of IVECO Group N.V., TenneT Holding B.V., Fortum Oyj, Freudenberg SE and MCF Corporate Finance GmbH.
Background
Background and expertise as CFO at several listed companies, chair of audit committees at internationally operating listed companies, broad knowledge and experience in the field of the energy sector, construction, infrastructure and shipbuilding
Tuula Rytilä
Member technology committee
Tuula Rytilä
Member technology committee
Tuula Rytilä - 1967
Nationality
Finnish
First appointed
2025
Current term
Until AGM 2029
Previous Positions
Corporate Vice President at various divisions within Microsoft, Chief Marketing Officer and various other leadership positions in product marketing and go-to-market management at Nokia.
Other functions
Independent non-executive director at Breville Group Ltd., non-executive member of the board of directors of Bang & Olufsen and member of the board of trustees of the National Nordic Museum.
Background
Broad experience in international leadership positions with a focus on technology, financial operations, and sales and marketing strategies that transform and scale businesses. Expertise regarding expanding global business platforms and digital products, M&A and integration.
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