Barentz appoints Martin Thomsen as Chair of the Supervisory Board

Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 24 April 2025 – Barentz, a leading global specialty ingredients solutions provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Thomsen as Chair of the Supervisory Board. Martin succeeds Jürgen Steinemann and brings extensive international leadership experience across the distribution and B2B service sectors. Jürgen will continue as a member of the Supervisory Board

“We are delighted to welcome Martin as our new Chair,” said Derk Jan Terhorst, CEO of Barentz. “His deep industry knowledge, strategic insight, and global perspective will be instrumental as we continue our growth journey and further strengthen our position as a global leader in speciality chemical distribution. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Jürgen for his years of loyal service as Chair of the Barentz Supervisory Board. His trust, guidance, and unwavering support have played a key role in our development and success over almost five years.”

Martin has held executive roles in major international organisations, including serving as Regional CEO and Group COO of ISS, and more recently as Group CEO of Rubix. With a strong track record in transforming and scaling businesses, he brings valuable expertise in operational excellence, commercial strategy, and digital transformation. In addition to his executive roles, he holds several board positions and advisory roles, contributing to companies across various industries.

Commenting on his appointment, Martin said: “Barentz has an impressive growth story and a unique entrepreneurial spirit. I am honoured to join the Supervisory Board as Chairman and look forward to supporting the management team and fellow board members in driving long-term value for all stakeholders.”

Martin holds an MSc in Economics from Copenhagen Business School and has completed executive programmes at both Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).