I am Peter-Jan Snellink and I have been working at VDH since the beginning of 2021. I live in Rotterdam, but grew up in the Westland and of course I also worked in the greenhouses on Saturday mornings. For VDH I am responsible for the Chinese and Indian markets and I ensure that we as VDH can develop further there. With an extensive knowledge of the Chinese market and culture combined with my technical background and sales experience I have a unique combination. Where many colleagues have an experience in the horticulture sector in one way or another, I do not have this baggage. This gives me the opportunity to introduce experiences from other industries to VDH and my customers.

In my work at VDH I of course appreciate the colleagues, the beautiful projects and the many different locations where we operate. Not only do we work with a beautiful product, but it can also have a direct positive influence on the world. You really feel that you are making a difference for a better future. In countries like India and China, food production and quality is a major concern. When we manage to complete another project, you immediately see the results and the many kilos of healthy fruit and vegetables that can be put on the market.

Hello everyone, I am Stan Breukel, electrician at Enthoven Techniek. We realize new installations and adjustments to existing installations. We do this with a nice team of work planners and (service) technicians. We deal with everything that is needed in a greenhouse, from automating the climate to lighting. This makes it very varied, and you will be visiting clients throughout the Netherlands.

Most people call me Hadi, because that's a lot easier to shout! I'm 33 years old and came to the Netherlands from Syria 7 years ago. I go to the Haagse hogeschool in Delft, where I am a third year student of Electrical Engineering. I go to school one day a week and also work four days as an Engineer Electrical Systems. I really like combining the study with working at Van der Hoeven.

During my work, I carry out activities as a draughtsman on the one hand and as a work planner on the other. This means that I make the AutoCAD drawing for an electrotechnical installation and on that basis also the bill of materials. Next, I make receipts for all materials, which are sent to the central purchasing department for ordering. An example of such an electrical installation is an installation that controls how much water the plants get and when. I really enjoy my work and am now focusing mainly on building up experience in the field of electricity.

I've been working as an IT professional at van der Hoeven for quite a few years now. It's a fun and dynamic company, where every day brings a new challenge. The lines are short and the IT department is closely involved with all parts of the organisation, which keeps the work varied and challenging. After years of doing everything on our own, we have grown considerably and the three of us are starting to become a real department, each with its own specialism and responsibilities.

The atmosphere is pleasant and open, with driven and motivated colleagues and where there is room for self-development.