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Willem Mentz will become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Strukton Groep NV as of 1 May 2025. The Supervisory Board has appointed him for this role. Mentz previously held various management and executive positions at Suez. For the past two years, he has been CFO at Skyborn Renewables. Strukton’s Central Works Council has issued a positive recommendation on his appointment.
Willem Mentz qualified as a chartered accountant at the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants in Cape Town, South Africa. He gained international experience in the United Kingdom, the Benelux, Germany and France. Willem is married and has three children with his wife.
“We are very pleased with the arrival of Willem Mentz at Strukton. His background in international organizations with different cultures and his broad experience – from finance to guiding organizations in transitions and growth – make him ideally suited for this position. With Willem Mentz as CFO and Lieve Declercq as CEO, Strukton has a powerful Executive Board. Together with the management, Lieve and Willem will shape Strukton’s future prospects as a service provider in sustainable infrastructure and further strengthen our position.”
“We are convinced that Willem, with his broad background and drive, will give our company a strong boost. In addition to his financial expertise, his experience at technically oriented companies that are also at the forefront of sustainability is a great asset. I am very much looking forward to working together.”
“I am honoured to be appointed CFO of Strukton. The role that Strukton plays internationally in the construction and maintenance of rail infrastructure is very inspiring. I look forward to working with Lieve and all colleagues to further develop Strukton into the European reference player in the field of sustainable rail infrastructure.”