Holland Colours N.V. announced that per November 1, 2012 Marco Kok will strengthen the organization as Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds in that role Jeroen Straathof who -as announced earlier- will leave the company as of Augustus 31, 2012. Mr. Kok is currently CFO for Amefa Holding in Apeldoorn and brings with him a wealth of experience in various financial jobs, amongst others with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Philips and Pon.

Per the above date Mr. Kok will also act as Controller Division Europe. Paul Karrenbeld, currently Division Director Europe, will take up the new function of Director Global Operations, effective September 1, 2012. In this role he will -among other things- focus on improvements in the areas of operational efficiency, delivery performance and Health, Safety and Environment.

Until further notice Rob Harmsen -next to his role as CEO- will act as Division Director Europe.