In this podcast, Jules van der Werf, Marketing & e-Commerce Director at The Schippers Group, takes you on a journey through the unique stories of our colleagues. Schippers Inside is all about the people behind our company: their experiences, their dreams, and everything they’ve encountered along the way.
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From Van Boekel to Ho Chi Minh City
In this episode of Schippers Inside, we welcome our colleague Terry Emonds, who is temporarily back from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Terry spends more time on planes and trains than in his own apartment and loves stepping out of his comfort zone to conquer the Asian market for us.
An ambitious "Donderstientje"
In this episode of Schippers Inside, Kelly Venrooij, Nutrition Specialist R&D, joins us. For the past year, she has passionately dedicated herself to the High Performance Box project. But it’s not just about cows and science! We also dive into her ambitious school years, her impressive reading skills, and a childhood filled with "Donderstientjes."
I will never work with farmers again.
Joan Rooijakkers, Director of AgroPestControl, joins us in this episode of Schippers Inside. Joan has been with The Schippers Group for 10 years, but he once promised his father he would never work with farmers again. So what brought him back to agriculture? We delve into the story behind that promise, the latest developments at APC, and his sharp vision for the future.
Legal Counsel in a Man's World
In this episode of Schippers Inside, we meet our 25-year-old Legal Counsel, Imke de Laat. Listen in as we discuss Imke's experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry, the PigBrothers, and her collaboration with a colleague in the U.S.
Gerard Lavrijsen: Old hand at the job
In this episode of Schippers Inside, we speak with our fleet manager, Gerard Lavrijsen. He has been with Schippers since 2003 and has witnessed the company's growth firsthand. Tune in to hear about his experiences in various roles, anecdotes about how things used to be, and his notable love for issuing fines.
Enthusiastic Sales Manager and Annoying Soccer Dad
In this episode of Schippers Inside, we have a special guest, Ivo Cattenstart, one of the few at our company with his own Wikipedia page. Ivo has been with Schippers for 12 years and leads the cattle team. He shares stories about his career before that time, being an annoying soccer dad, and his infectious enthusiasm for literally everything.
