Jan Willem Verkade becomes General Manager Sourcing

The Gilde Group will appoint Jan Willem Verkade as General Manager Sourcing as of December 1, 2020. Verkade earned his spurs in the maritime, industrial and infra sectors and will complement the technical services provider's management team. He will lead a team dedicated to national and international recruitment, welfare and development of professionals. 

The Gilde Group supplies professionals for the realization of projects in concrete construction and electrical engineering. The predictable and successful completion of projects begins with the deployment of the right professionals. In order for them to perform their work properly and competently, good accommodation and general well-being are essential. 

With Jan Willem Verkade, De Gilde Groep brings in an experienced Operations Manager who is used to doing his job in a challenging, dynamic and technical environment. Alfred Nanninga, director of De Gilde Groep, is pleased that Verkade has chosen De Gilde Groep. "I have come to know Jan Willem as an inspired and experienced manager. Someone who can keep a cool head in hectic circumstances and maintain an overview. With Jan Willem we will work even harder to test the professionalism of our people. So that - equipped with quality industrial clothing, the right tools and good personal protective equipment - they can do their work even more safely and productively. Which will reduce failure costs per project." 

Jan Willem Verkade worked at Stork until recently as Manager Upstream & Terminals. In the past he held management positions at Eqin, Winner Yachts and Belship, among others.