Koppert announces appointment of new CEO

Koppert has appointed Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1st, 2026.

Hans Peters brings extensive international leadership experience, with a strong track record in commercial strategy, organizational transformation, and building strong leadership teams.

Hans held senior leadership roles at Unilever, NS and Eneco, and most recently served as CEO of Priva. Hans has developed a genuine passion for the agriculture sector, driven by the unique mix of innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful impact on global food systems.

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Paul Koppert, interim CEO, says “We are very pleased to welcome Hans to Koppert. He brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective, while also understanding the importance of our heritage and long-term vision. As we move into the next phase of our development, with a stronger focus on execution and acceleration, I am confident that Hans will successfully lead Koppert forward together with our global teams.”

Hans Peters comments: “I’m honored to join Koppert at this pivotal moment. Koppert has built an incredible foundation over more than 50 years, combining deep biological expertise with an authentic commitment to helping growers worldwide. I see tremendous opportunities to strengthen our competitive position while staying true to our mission of making agriculture pesticide-free. The transition to biological crop protection is accelerating globally, and Koppert is uniquely positioned to lead that transformation.”

After a transition period of two months, Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek will return to their roles on the Supervisory Board. As of July 1st, the Executive Board will consist of Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer, Martin Koppert as Chief Business Officer, and Siger Spaans as Chief Financial Officer.