Tata Steel Nederland is set to welcome Hans Turkesteen as its new CTO

Tata Steel Nederland (TSN) is set to welcome Hans Turkesteen as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and board member starting September 1, 2024. This leadership change comes as the company ramps up its efforts to drive a significant industrial transformation focused on securing a sustainable future.

Hans Turkesteen will take over from Martijn Plaum, who will be leaving TSN at the end of September 2024. To ensure a smooth transition, Turkesteen and Plaum will work closely together in the coming weeks.

With an extensive background in finance, Turkesteen has held CFO positions at several well-known companies, including Stork, Imtech, and Intertrust. His career has been characterized by leading large-scale transformation projects and improving business performance, making him a valuable asset to the TSN leadership team.

T.V. Narendran, CEO & managing director of Tata Steel Limited and chairman of the supervisory board of Tata Steel Nederland, expressed confidence in Turkesteen's appointment: "We are thrilled to have Hans Turkesteen join the board of Tata Steel Nederland. His extensive experience in executing transformational projects will be crucial as we navigate the significant industrial changes currently underway."

Turkesteen himself is eager to begin his new role. "I am excited to join Tata Steel Nederland at a pivotal time when the company is embarking on a journey toward a new and sustainable future. I look forward to working closely with my colleagues at Tata to successfully guide this transition," he stated.

As CFO, Turkesteen will collaborate closely with Koushik Chatterjee, executive director and CFO of Tata Steel Limited. Together, they will oversee the financial management of TSN, focusing on implementing the company's turnaround strategy and securing a sustainable future for Tata Steel Nederland.

This leadership change highlights Tata Steel Nederland's commitment to innovation and sustainability in the steel industry, reinforcing the company's position as a forward-thinking leader in the global market.

Source and Photo: Tata Steel Nederland