Apollo, Coevorden, the Netherlands, has reported the appointment of Claudia van den Pol, 29, as group CEO. Representing the sixth generation of this family-run business which has been trading for the past 169 years, she takes over from her father Jack van den Pol. Her stated aim is to continue Apollo’s international expansion. “Of course the world has changed considerably during the course of Apollo Group’s existence and I will manage the company differently in order to deal with the current circumstances and meet challenges. However, I do have the utmost respect and appreciation for what has been achieved throughout the generations. The Apollo Group has always had an involved and loyal customer base, allowing us to expand and invest in innovation. In the near future this represents vast opportunities to continue our growth.”

 

Within the field of materials handling, the company manufactures bucket elevators and spiral conveyors, including allied components, for bulk as well as packed goods. It has production and sales facilities in the Netherlands, USA and China as well as additional sales offices in Spain and Thailand. www.apollobv.com 

 

 

Claudia van den Pol