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The Management of Sif

At Sif, we operate with a dualistic governance model. This means we have both a Board of Directors and a Supervisory Board. The Board of Directors is responsible for day-to-day operations, implementing our strategy, and achieving objectives. The Supervisory Board oversees, advises, and monitors the overall progress of the company.

Executive Board

The Executive Board at Sif comprises:

  • Fred van Beers – CEO
  • Ben Meijer – CFO

They manage the company within the framework of our statutes and in consultation with the Supervisory Board.

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Fred van Beers
Fred van Beers (1962) has been the CEO of Sif since 2018. With a background in shipbuilding and extensive experience in the maritime sector, he brings expertise and leadership to the role. Fred previously worked at Alcoa, LIPS, and Wärtsilä, where he served as Managing Director Netherlands and Vice President of Services Area North Europe. Prior to joining Sif, he was the CEO of Blohm & Voss in Hamburg and held various interim management roles.

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Ben Meijer
Ben Meijer (1976) has been the CFO of Sif since 2021. Holding a master’s degree in economics and a qualification as a Chartered Controller, he combines financial acumen with strategic insight. Ben began his career as a financial consultant and later worked at Stahl Group as Group Financial Controller and Business Controller. Before joining Sif, he was Group Controller at Broadview, a subsidiary of HAL.

Management Team

The management team includes the members of the Board of Directors and the following executive leaders:

  • Joost Heemskerk – Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
  • Frank Kevenaar – Chief Operational Officer (COO)
  • Monique van den Boogaard – Director of Projects
  • Robert Verkroost – HR Director
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Joost Heemskerk
Joost Heemskerk (1977) has been the CCO at Sif since June 2020. He holds an MSc in civil/offshore engineering from TU Delft and has over 15 years of experience in offshore oil and gas, offshore wind, and renewable energy. Joost has held management roles at companies such as SBM Offshore, 2-B Energy, and Bain & Company, focusing on engineering, project management, and strategic consulting.

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Frank Kevenaar
Frank Kevenaar (1963) has been the COO at Sif since April 2019. With a Bachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Business Administration, he has a broad background in the international automotive and maritime industries. Frank has previously held executive positions at Wärtsilä, Brabant Components, and Stork, specializing in production, engineering, change management, and Operational Excellence.

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Monique van den Boogaard
Monique van den Boogaard has been the Director of Projects at Sif since April 2023. She gained leadership experience in Germany and China with Oschatz Energy and Environment, where she held various executive roles, including Managing Director and Director of Projects. Monique has expertise in research and development, supply chain management, and engineering.

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Robert Verkroost
Robert Verkroost (1967) has been the HR Director at Sif since July 2023. He has a broad background in HR consultancy and executive roles. Robert previously worked at GGN and DPD Netherlands, where he was responsible for HR strategies and change management initiatives. He studied executive change management at Sioo in Utrecht and organizational change at ST Group.

With their knowledge, experience, and leadership, our management team collaborates to strengthen Sif’s contribution to the energy transition. Through innovative solutions and an efficient organization, we help accelerate the growth of offshore wind energy and build a sustainable future.

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