Veramaris Evolves Leadership to Embark on Next Phase of Growth

With algae oil now firmly established as a mainstream ingredient in aquafeed, Veramaris is focused on unlocking new opportunities across the value chain. This next phase will see the company deepen its partnerships, expand its operational footprint, and continue to deliver immediate impact for customers seeking to secure supplies of essential Omega-3s from a certified sustainable source.

Since its inception, Veramaris’ ambition has been to help aquaculture grow sustainably by closing the essential Omega-3 supply gap. As the company enters its next chapter, the focus is on scaling responsibly, supporting partners with reliable nutrition solutions, and enabling the industry to plan with greater confidence.

To support this strategic evolution, Veramaris is pleased to announce the following leadership changes:

• Mark van Nieuwland has been appointed as Veramaris CEO, succeeding Gertjan de Koning, effective January 1, 2026. Mark brings a strong entrepreneurial background to Veramaris and will join the company in early November to ensure a smooth handover.
• Holger Kinzel, who joined Veramaris at the same time as Gertjan, will remain CFO/COO, as he has done successfully for the last three years
• Ian Carr, currently Senior Director Global Marketing at Veramaris, has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective November 1.  Ian has played a key role in the company’s success over the past seven years.
• Philip Eykerman, President Strategy, M&A and Transformation of dsm-firmenich, has succeeded Andre Bos as President Board Veramaris, effective November 1.

“I’m honored to take up this role, and look forward to build on the impressive track record of Veramaris as a leader in sustainable algal oil and a trusted supplier of Omega-3 EPA & DHA,” said Mark van Nieuwland.

“I would personally like to thank Gertjan for his strong stewardship of Veramaris over the last three years,” said Philip Eykerman, Board President Veramaris. “He has transformed Veramaris from a struggling startup into a profitable, respected industry leader and built a compelling brand. The board would also like to thank Andre for his relentless support and passion during the entire journey from a daring idea to what we are today: a fully validated and market leading enterprise with proven viability. Looking forward, I wish Mark, Ian & Holger much success in the continued growth of the business.”

These changes reflect Veramaris’ ongoing commitment to its mission to deliver essential Omega-3 nutrition by advancing science and collaborating with those who feed the world, making it consistently available today and tomorrow.

About Veramaris

Veramaris is committed to supporting the growth of aquaculture by offering the world’s richest source of Omega-3 EPA & DHA through its ASC-MSC-certified algal oil for fish and shrimp feed. By harnessing nature’s original source of Omega-3, Veramaris helps to ensure the nutritional quality of aquaculture feed, for better animal health and performance, and less waste. This helps to meet the growing demand for more nutritious and higher-quality seafood without increasing the pressure on fisheries. From our headquarters in Delft, Netherlands to our advanced production facility in Blair, Nebraska, we collaborate with value chain partners to support the seafood industry in both creating and capturing value through sustainable practices and innovative solutions.

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