Gert van de Weerdhof

Non-Executive Director

Commenced role
June 2020

Skills and experience
During his extensive and varied career, Gert van de Weerdhof has held a number of senior executive positions including as CEO of GrandVision Europe BV before progressing to become chief retail officer for Esprit Holdings Ltd and latterly as CEO of RFS Holland Holdings BV and its subsidiary Wehkamp BV. Gert was also a non-executive director, vice-chair and chair of the remuneration and nomination committees for Wereldhave NV and chair of CTAC NV and until recently a non-executive director and vice-chair of Accell Group NV. Gert brings a wealth of international expertise to the Board having held roles across multi-site retail, e-commerce, consumer goods and real estate.

External appointments
Gert is currently CEO of Mercy Ships and non-executive director of Sligro Food Group NV, a company listed on Euronext Amsterdam.