PostNL announces intention to reappoint Herna Verhagen as CEO
The Hague, 10 October 2022 - The Supervisory Board of PostNL intends to reappoint Herna Verhagen for a new term of four years as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Management at the annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM) in 2023.
Jan Nooitgedagt, Chair of the Supervisory Board, said: “We’re very pleased that Herna is available for a new term at this important stage for PostNL. The impact of the current macro-economic developments and geopolitical tensions make that continuity in the management of the company is of great importance. With her in-depth knowledge, experience and network, Herna is very well positioned to lead PostNL into the next phase.”
Herna Verhagen (1966, the Netherlands) was appointed CEO and member of the Board of Management in April 2019 for a four-year term. She became CEO on 24 April 2012 and is a member of the Board of Management of PostNL since 31 May 2011.
About PostNL
We are PostNL, the mail and logistics solutions provider for all. With our mail and parcel deliverers who get everywhere, our 5,500 PostNL locations, 11.000 mail boxes and 517 automated parcel lockers, we are always nearby. We aim to be our customers’ favourite deliverer by making it as easy as possible for them to send and receive parcels and letters. Our over 35,000 people are right at the heart of society. On weekdays, we deliver an average 1.1 million parcels and 7.4 million letters across the Benelux region. Our focus is on quality for our customers, creating opportunities for our people and adding value for our stakeholders through growth, digitalisation and sustainability initiatives.
We optimise and support our physical networks by using smart digital solutions and launching new propositions that create value for our customers. We build long-lasting working relationships by acting as a good employer and client for everyone who works for and with us. To make our deliveries as sustainable as possible, we cover a lot of kilometres on foot or by bicycle or e-bike, provide innovative city logistics, use cleaner fuels, and use electric vans and light electric trucks. PostNL NV is a listed company with revenues of €3.1 billion in 2022, 61% of this derived from e-commerce. We provide deliveries of mail and parcels, logistics solutions for e-commerce, and cross-border solutions.