Official merge Royal Haskoning and DHV presented at Singapore Water Week
Royal Haskoning and DHV have officially merged and will now be known as Royal HaskoningDHV, Executive Board member Frank Heemskerk (former Minister for Foreign Trade) announced at the Singapore International Water Week on July 2.
At the Holland pavilion Van Heemskerk gave a presentation on the newly merged Royal HaskoningDHV organization and also addressed growth opportunities in the maritime and water markets for South East Asia, the Middle East, South Africa, India, Australia and Brazil.
Top 10 ranking
The new company, headquartered in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, is one of Europe’s leading project management, engineering and consultancy service providers, ranking globally in the top 10 of independently owned, non-listed companies and top 40 overall.
With nearly 8,000 professionals providing services worldwide from 100 offices in 35 countries, Royal HaskoningDHV carries out more than 30,000 projects every year in planning, transport, infrastructure, water, maritime, aviation, industry, energy, mining and buildings.
Bertrand van Ee chairs the Executive Board of Royal HaskoningDHV, with Erik Oostwegel as vice-chair. Jaska de Bakker (CFO), Piet Besselink, Frank Heemskerk and Henry Rowe complete the Executive Board. Joop van Oosten chairs the Supervisory Board, which counts 8 members in total, with Wim van Vonno as vice-chair.
New motto: Enhance society together
Chairman Bertrand van Ee: "We are absolutely delighted to launch Royal HaskoningDHV. To provide solutions to today’s challenges, size matters. Our newly merged company will apply its multidisciplinary skills, knowledge, experience and history to deliver added value to our clients on a wider global reach. Our pooled resources will enable us to invest in developing the necessary innovations for a brighter and sustainable future. The opportunities for our clients and employees are impressive and are reflected in our company philosophy to enhance society together."
Chairman Bertrand van Ee and vice-chair Erik Oostwegel proudly presenting the new logo.
Continuation of royal designation
Vice-chair Erik Oostwegel: “We are honoured and proud that Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has agreed to the continuation of the Royal designation. It shows trust in our new company. The same trust we have in building on our individual strengths and combining them to the benefit of our projects and clients. We have already seen the advantages working together brings, and as one company, we look forward to partnering with our clients to create a positive difference to our environment.”
Global player with growth opportunities
A significant, global player in the maritime and water markets and with a major position in aviation, mobility and infrastructure, Royal HaskoningDHV sees significant growth opportunities, especially in India, South-East Asia, the Middle East, Southern Africa, Australia and Brazil.
The new company remains independent and wholly trust-owned.
More information
Royal HaskoningDHV
Amersfoort, the Netherlands
+31 88 348 20 00
www.royalhaskoningdhv.com