Huisman CEO André Meijer has stepped down from his role after less than half a year in the post, the firm and Meijer jointly announced yesterday.
Dutch offshore heavy construction equipment manufacturer Huisman is now looking for an internal solution and to adjust its management structure accordingly, if required.
Joop Roodenburg will remain involved in the day-to-day management of the company and continue in his role as chief technology officer (CTO).
Roodenburg, on behalf of the Huisman board said: “I regret to see us go separate ways after working together for nearly half a year. I thank André for his contribution which will prove useful in the very difficult trading environment our industry is facing and I wish him all the best in his future career”.
Meijer said: “I regret that we came to the decision to part the company, but I am convinced that Huisman has the capabilities and quality to continue to succeed in the future, despite the difficult trading environment.”
Huisman is a globally operating company with extensive experience in the design and manufacturing of heavy construction equipment for world's leading on- and offshore companies. The equipment, either being stand-alone to highly engineered and integrated systems is designed and manufactured under own management, from concept to installation and service. The operations are divided between the offices in The Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Norway, Singapore and the USA and the production facilities in The Netherlands, Brazil, Czech Republic and China.