Van Oord appoints Jeroen Sanders as Chief Transformation Officer
Van Oord is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jeroen Sanders as Chief Transformation Officer , effective 1 March 2026. Van Oord’s transformation agenda is fundamental to support our ambition of focused profitable growth. The CTO will be a member of the Executive Committee.
Jeroen brings more than 28 years of experience in leading transformation and change initiatives. He most recently served as Chief Transition Officer at Enexis Groep, following several other senior roles within the organisation. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions in the energy industry, including at Essent.
The CTO is a new Executive Committee role within Van Oord. Jeroen will oversee the company’s transformation agenda and lead Van Oord’s multi-year transformation programmes focused on strengthening effectiveness and operational excellence.
“We are excited to welcome Jeroen to Van Oord. His drive, expertise and proven ability to lead major transformations will give powerful momentum to our transformation programme. With Jeroen on board, we are accelerating our journey to become a more effective, and future‑ready organisation.”
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