André van Troost

CEO at Lely

Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands

About

Experienced CEO and Non Executive/Supervisory Board Member with a demonstrated history of leading global teams in the food/fmcg, agriculture, robotics, data, technological industry. Strong focus on strategy, sustainability, innovation, branding & communication. Extensive overseas educational & work experience in both large multinationals and family companies, B-to-B and B-to-C.

Experience

  • Lely (Maassluis, Provincie Zuid-Holland, Nederland)
    • CEO & Chairman of the Executive Board
      Dec 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

    • Executive Board Member Aftermarket
      Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs

    • International Sales Director
      Jul 2015 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Member of the Supervisory Board at Bejo Zaden
    Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

  • Committee Member at FME
    Jul 2021 - Jun 2025 · 4 yrs

  • Danone (5 yrs 2 mos)
    • Global Marketing Manager, Infant nutrition
      Dec 2011 - May 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Business Unit Manager Netherlands, Infant nutrition
      Apr 2009 - Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Procter & Gamble (6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Sales & Marketing Manager UK & Benelux, Healthcare
      2004 - 2009 · 5 yrs

    • Territory Sales Manager UK, Healthcare
      2003 - 2004 · 1 yr