Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is led by the Board of Directors in collaboration with the Executive Committee, working together to build a strong, resilient Den Hartogh. Below, we introduce the members who drive our organisation forward. All Business Unit Directors report directly to Group Managing Director Pieter den Hartogh. To ensure agility and responsiveness to market demands, the General Managers of each country report directly to a designated Board Director.
Pieter den Hartogh is a member of the third generation of the Den Hartogh family to lead the company. He draws his energy from working closely with his team, always seeking new challenges and opportunities to enhance and create a distinctive impact.
Pieter is always open to new ideas and prefers to set trends rather than follow them. As the entrepreneur within the Board of Directors, he ensures a balanced and well-distributed set of roles to achieve the best results. He is committed to fostering a strong company culture where openness, respect, and fun in business play key roles.
"By connecting with others and taking ownership, employees will achieve our team goals."
Bram started his career as an auditor at KPMG Accountants. After getting his degree as a certified public auditor, he worked as a Finance Director in the automotive service industry. Since 2004, he has been the Group Financial Director of Den Hartogh Logistics and in this role he is responsible for all finance-related issues including IT, Business Analysis and Insurance.
"As a company and as individuals we continue to develop and improve so we will continue to succeed. You must want to do it better today than yesterday and do it better tomorrow than today."
Mark has spent practically his entire working life in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. Having worked in various positions throughout Europe, he originally joined Den Hartogh Logistics in 2001 and was instrumental in the company evolving into a scalable pan-European intermodal operator. He then spent a number of years leading Qualcomm Europe, a global leader in mobile communication technology. Mark re-joined the Den Hartogh Board of Directors in 2016. As Group Executive Director, Mark Warner oversees SHEQ, ICT, Marketing & Communication, People & Culture, and Office & Facility Management within the Board.
"We are on an inspiring journey together", that is what Mark stands for and what he wants to convey to everybody. "Live the Den Hartogh values and focus on the core aspects represented by our mission, vision and strategy. Try to connect, across country borders and the hurdles arising from language, culture and other attitudes that can get in the way."
Joep Aerts began his career as a business consultant, specialising in logistics optimisation, and led projects in the areas of supply chain and transport improvement. He joined Den Hartogh in 2008 and progressed through various roles within ICT and Liquid Logistics. In January 2017, Joep was appointed Business Unit Director Liquid Logistics and joined the Board of Directors. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Eindhoven University of Technology. Joep's primary focus is on people development and change management.
Sport plays an important role in Joep’s life. "In both work and sport, it’s great to achieve goals together and perform well. I also don’t like standing still; I enjoy initiating change and encouraging others to join in. In that respect, I have a fantastic job."
Tim Litjens has joined the Board of Directors as Business Unit Director Global Logistics in 2025. Bringing over 20 years of international experience, Tim is set to play a key role in driving our global chemical liquid growth and enhancing our leadership capabilities. His expertise and strategic vision will be instrumental in strengthening our global logistics operations and advancing our growth ambitions.
"Having lived and worked around the world, the global presence and ambitions of Den Hartogh are truly energizing. I've found a company that understands that people and culture are at the foundation of its past and future success. We are here to grow. Grow with us!"
Jim Couhig has a long history in logistics, working and living in several European countries. He joined the Den Hartogh Dry Bulk business in 1997 and has built international experience and in depth business knowledge during this time. In his previous role as terminal manager for Den Hartogh Jim already ran a big part of the business, adding value with an entrepreneurial approach. He built his first terminal in Germany in 2001 and became responsible for all Dry Bulk terminals as of 2003. Besides leading our Dry Bulk business, Jim Couhig is also a member of the Den Hartogh Executive Committee.
"Within Den Hartogh we have great, inspired and empowered people that measure value by performance. The way I see it, logistics is a true people business."
Hans joined Den Hartogh in 2008. Prior to this, he built his career in the consumer industry, working in Marketing & Sales at Philips DAP and Campina Melkunie. Since 1997, he has been involved in business-to-business Marketing & Sales within the logistics sector, specialising in the (petro)chemical industry. Hans has extensive experience in commercial and general management in the logistics sector. He holds a Master’s degree in Economic & Social History and currently leads the Business Unit Gas Logistics, driving its development into a globally leading gas logistics service provider.
"Many highly motivated and enthusiastic people work at Den Hartogh. In the US we just started the business development for gas. I see how enthusiastic my colleagues are about this. A number of ideas immediately came up and we have great fun getting it done!"
As Business Unit Director for Liquid Food, Ewoud is proud to lead a team dedicated to achieving the highest level of excellence in the liquid foodstuff industry. Through continuous innovation, automation, and technology, we deliver logistics solutions that not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations. Ewoud takes great pride in working with a team of talented and passionate professionals who are committed every day to delivering success and excellence.
"Together, we are shaping the future of liquid foodstuff logistics - efficient, sustainable, and always with our customers at the heart of everything we do."
Andy Ang, Managing Director of Den Hartogh in APAC, has been appointed to the Executive Committee in 2024. His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening our presence across the region, particularly following the successful Muto merger in 2021. With his deep market expertise and strategic focus, Andy has laid a solid foundation for continued growth in APAC. In his expanded role, he will provide valuable business insights and strategic oversight to drive further success in this key region.
In the summer of 2020, Roland van Luik has joined Den Hartogh as Group ICT Director. Roland has started his career in IT Consultancy and has held various IT leadership positions for Honeywell in Amsterdam, Switzerland and the USA and for Adecco in Switzerland. Most recently Roland was working for The Adecco Group in Switzerland as Regional Head of IT – Northern Europe.
“Every day our team of talented IT employees and partners is focused on delivering superior value for our customers and colleagues. Our commitment is to become a truly strategic differentiator for the organisation and to play a key role in shaping the future of Den Hartogh Logistics”.
Jonathan de Vette is Group People and Culture Director at Royal Den Hartogh Logistics since October 2021. In this role he is responsible for the Group's People & Culture strategy and leads the international People & Culture Team. Since 2011, Jonathan has held several HR roles within Den Hartogh and he will continue to drive an ambitious people agenda with a strong focus on our values and growth ambitions.
In May 2016, Robert was appointed as SHEQ Director for Den Hartogh following the acquisition of the InterBulk Group, where he had held a similar role as Group SHEQ Manager for five years. Prior to this, Robert worked in various roles within the chemical industry, gaining a broad range of experience over a 20-year period. His safety philosophy was shaped during his time at ICI and further developed throughout his career with Ineos and later Lucite International.
"Within Den Hartogh, safety is our number one priority. This is delivered by each and every one within the organisation and with our partners in our supply chains. It is about what we believe and how we put this into action and the behaviour we demonstrate. We must always be safe in what we do and protect all around us. I believe this with a passion."
