Please find below press release from CNC Group.

Eric van Asselt decides to step down, Hildo Brilleman intended new CEO

With strong commitment and passion, Eric has played an important role in the growth and professionalisation of CNC Group (CNC) over the past 5 years. Under his leadership, major operational and commercial improvements have been successfully realised and the company is now on a solid and professional footing for the future.
Together with the leadership team, Eric developed a strategic plan to grow the company substantially over the next 3 years with the aim of becoming a leading player in the European mushroom industry.
As part of the strategic discussions, Eric has decided to step down as CEO of CNC. The owner of CNC, a subsidiary of Sun European Partners (Sun), and Eric have therefore jointly decided to look for a new chief executive and Eric has handed over all ongoing matters to the CNC Group management team.

Eric van Asselt, CEO of CNC Group, said:

‘CNC is a great company, we have strong, committed investors, we have built a great team over the past few years and the results we are starting to see are testament to your efforts. I am enormously proud of what we have achieved together, this is a better company today than when I started five years ago, and I am sure that under the leadership of a new CEO and the strengthened leadership team, you will see great results

Introducing Hildo Brilleman, our intended new CEO

We welcome Hildo Brilleman, our new intended new CEO who will join us on 1 April.
Hildo has a strong background in crop protection and the agricultural sector. In his current role, he leads Nufarm's European operations, which include production, supply chain, sales, marketing and corporate functions. In addition to a strong commercial and operational background, he has driven major organisational transformations several times in his career based on his strong strategic vision and effective leadership.
Hildo is known for his natural ability to inspire and bring about meaningful change through his focus on people and personal commitment.

Hildo Brilleman, intended future CEO of CNC Group:

‘I am delighted to have the opportunity to join the CNC team as CEO. CNC has developed from a cooperative into a professional organisation and is now ready to take the next step to become a leading player in the European mushroom industry. Therefore, I see this as a unique moment to join. I look forward to meeting all of you, learning from everyone and finding my way in the company. I would like to thank Eric for his leadership of CNC and I look forward to growing CNC further from its current strong platform and market position.’

Helene Egebøl, COO, Sun European Partners LLP:

‘Sun European Partners would like to thank Eric for his leadership and especially his dedication and passion for the CNC Group.
During his five years as CEO, Eric has grown the company and left a solid foundation for the future. I wish him and his family all the best for the future.’
We expect Hildo's leadership and expertise will be invaluable in leading CNC into its next phase of growth and development.’