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Royal Brinkman announces leadership transition
5-1-2026
’s-Gravenzande –Royal Brinkman is taking the next step in securing the long-term continuity of its family business. From January 1, 2026, Ton van Mil and Bas Brinkman will jointly lead the organisation as Co-CEOs. Throughout 2026, the focus will be on a considered handover, with Ton van Mil remaining ultimately responsible while Bas Brinkman further prepares for his new role.
On January 1, 2027, Ton van Mil will fully pass the leadership baton, and Bas Brinkman will take on the role of CEO. From that point on, he will join CFO Gert-Jan van Peer on the statutory board. From 2027 onward, Ton van Mil will contribute more behind the scenes to the company's ongoing development. This transition is driven by confidence and strength. Royal Brinkman is a strong, forward-looking family business, and this leadership change is part of our long-term vision. It reaffirms the continuity that has defined our company since 1885.
Ton van Mil: “We are doing this at our own pace and from a strong foundation. 2026 will be a year in which experience and renewal strengthen one another.”
Bas Brinkman: “As the fifth generation, I am proud of what has been built. I will continue to build on the values that have made Royal Brinkman strong, so we can keep supporting growers worldwide.”
Growers, suppliers, and other partners can continue to rely on Royal Brinkman’s strength and support in the future. We remain committed to innovation, resilient cultivation, reliability, and international growth in the professional greenhouse sector. And above all, we continue to do this together: Let’s improve together. With the official handover in 2027, the fifth generation of the Brinkman family will confidently lead the business into its next chapter.
Ton van Mil: “We are doing this at our own pace and from a strong foundation. 2026 will be a year in which experience and renewal strengthen one another.”
Bas Brinkman: “As the fifth generation, I am proud of what has been built. I will continue to build on the values that have made Royal Brinkman strong, so we can keep supporting growers worldwide.”
Growers, suppliers, and other partners can continue to rely on Royal Brinkman’s strength and support in the future. We remain committed to innovation, resilient cultivation, reliability, and international growth in the professional greenhouse sector. And above all, we continue to do this together: Let’s improve together. With the official handover in 2027, the fifth generation of the Brinkman family will confidently lead the business into its next chapter.
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Royal Brinkman announces leadership transition
5-1-2026
’s-Gravenzande –Royal Brinkman is taking the next step in securing the long-term continuity of its family business. From January 1, 2026, Ton van Mil and Bas Brinkman will jointly lead the organisation as Co-CEOs. Throughout 2026, the focus will be on a considered handover, with Ton van Mil remaining ultimately responsible while Bas Brinkman further prepares for his new role.
On January 1, 2027, Ton van Mil will fully pass the leadership baton, and Bas Brinkman will take on the role of CEO. From that point on, he will join CFO Gert-Jan van Peer on the statutory board. From 2027 onward, Ton van Mil will contribute more behind the scenes to the company's ongoing development. This transition is driven by confidence and strength. Royal Brinkman is a strong, forward-looking family business, and this leadership change is part of our long-term vision. It reaffirms the continuity that has defined our company since 1885.
Ton van Mil: “We are doing this at our own pace and from a strong foundation. 2026 will be a year in which experience and renewal strengthen one another.”
Bas Brinkman: “As the fifth generation, I am proud of what has been built. I will continue to build on the values that have made Royal Brinkman strong, so we can keep supporting growers worldwide.”
Growers, suppliers, and other partners can continue to rely on Royal Brinkman’s strength and support in the future. We remain committed to innovation, resilient cultivation, reliability, and international growth in the professional greenhouse sector. And above all, we continue to do this together: Let’s improve together. With the official handover in 2027, the fifth generation of the Brinkman family will confidently lead the business into its next chapter.
Ton van Mil: “We are doing this at our own pace and from a strong foundation. 2026 will be a year in which experience and renewal strengthen one another.”
Bas Brinkman: “As the fifth generation, I am proud of what has been built. I will continue to build on the values that have made Royal Brinkman strong, so we can keep supporting growers worldwide.”
Growers, suppliers, and other partners can continue to rely on Royal Brinkman’s strength and support in the future. We remain committed to innovation, resilient cultivation, reliability, and international growth in the professional greenhouse sector. And above all, we continue to do this together: Let’s improve together. With the official handover in 2027, the fifth generation of the Brinkman family will confidently lead the business into its next chapter.
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History Royal Brinkman
Founded in 1885, Royal Brinkman is a company with a long, impressive history. In fact, in the ranking of the oldest family businesses in the Netherlands, we are 12th in terms of founding year (source EW, 4 May 2024).
Founded in 1885, Royal Brinkman is a company with a long, impressive history. In fact, in the ranking of the oldest family businesses in the Netherlands, we are 12th in terms of founding year (source EW, 4 May 2024).
Royal Brinkman's history comes to life with AI
To mark its 140th anniversary, Royal Brinkman has created a historical video using AI. With artificial intelligence, old black-and-white photos have been brought to life. Those very first photos are the most valuable, and thanks to the moving images, the company’s history comes to life in a fascinating way.
To mark its 140th anniversary, Royal Brinkman has created a historical video using AI. With artificial intelligence, old black-and-white photos have been brought to life. Those very first photos are the most valuable, and thanks to the moving images, the company’s history comes to life in a fascinating way.
Royal Brinkman proudly celebrates 40 years of ‘Royal’ status
What does the designation ‘Royal’ actually mean? Many of us might not know the answer to this question. “It must have something to do with our Dutch Royal Family,” we might assume.
What does the designation ‘Royal’ actually mean? Many of us might not know the answer to this question. “It must have something to do with our Dutch Royal Family,” we might assume.