Darling Ingredients Executive Vice President, Rousselot Jos Vervoort to Retire; Jeroen Colpaert to Succeed Vervoort

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Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) announced the retirement of Jos Vervoort as Executive Vice President of Rousselot, effective June 30, 2023, after 16 years of service. Jeroen Colpaert will succeed him starting January 2, 2023. Vervoort significantly contributed to Rousselot's growth, making it a leader in collagen peptides. Colpaert, currently Managing Director of Rendering and Specialties, brings over 25 years of operational and leadership experience. He will oversee Rousselot's global expansion, including the Gelnex acquisition pending regulatory approval.

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• Jos Vervoort has significantly contributed to Rousselot's growth as a leader in collagen peptides.
• Jeroen Colpaert has extensive experience and a strong background in operational excellence and strategic leadership.

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IRVING, Texas, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) ) the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced that Jos Vervoort, Executive Vice President, Rousselot (Darling Ingredients' collagen brand), will retire effective June 30, 2023, after more than 16 years of service. Jeroen Colpaert has been named to succeed Vervoort, effective Jan. 2, 2023.

Vervoort has served as Executive Vice President, Rousselot since 2017. He has been instrumental in developing Rousselot into the world leader in collagen peptides.  He has served in a number of different capacities for Darling Ingredients and its predecessor VION Ingredients since March 2006, including Vice President, Rousselot and Managing Director, Rousselot EMEA.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Jos for his dedicated service and significant contributions to our company over the years," said Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Jos has played a critical role in growing our collagen business and positioning Darling Ingredients' as a global leader in collagen-based solutions for the food, health & nutrition, bio-medical, and pharmaceutical sectors."

Reporting to Stuewe, Colpaert will be responsible for Darling Ingredients' collagen brand Rousselot, which consists of 11 collagen facilities around the world, an expertise center in Ghent, Belgium, and sales offices in France, Japan and Malaysia. Colpaert will also be responsible for overseeing the integration of the Gelnex business upon regulatory approval.

Currently Darling Ingredients Managing Director, Rendering and Specialties, Belgium and Global Food Grade Casings business, Colpaert has more than 25 years of experience in operations, strategy and leadership. He joined Darling Ingredients in 2014 and has overseen critical acquisitions and integrations in the company's Rendering and Specialties business line. Prior to his work at Darling Ingredients, Colpaert managed several businesses at a predecessor of Linde Gas. Colpaert has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Ghent, Belgium and an International Master's in Business Administration from Vlerick Business School in Ghent, Belgium. He is fluent in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish.

"Jeroen brings the perfect blend of operational excellence, sales and marketing experience and integration execution to this critical role," Stuewe said. "He brings a wealth of experience that is well suited to drive the future growth of our collagen business."

About Darling
Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) is the largest publicly traded company turning edible by-products and food waste into sustainable products and a leading producer of renewable energy. Recognized as a sustainability leader, the company operates more than 270 facilities in 17 countries and repurposes approximately 15% of the world's meat industry waste streams into value-added products, such as green energy, renewable diesel, collagen, fertilizer, animal proteins and meals and pet food ingredients. To learn more, visit darlingii.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

 

Darling Ingredients Contacts
Investors:	Suann Guthrie
	VP, Investor Relations, Sustainability & Communications
	(469) 214-8202; suann.guthrie@darlingii.com
Media:	Jillian Fleming
	Director, Global Communications
	(972) 541-7115; jillian.fleming@darlingii.com

 

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FAQ

Who is Jos Vervoort and what is his role at Darling Ingredients?

Jos Vervoort was the Executive Vice President of Rousselot, responsible for its global leadership in collagen peptides.

When will Jos Vervoort retire from Darling Ingredients?

Jos Vervoort will retire effective June 30, 2023.

Who will succeed Jos Vervoort at Darling Ingredients?

Jeroen Colpaert will succeed Jos Vervoort as Executive Vice President of Rousselot, starting January 2, 2023.

What are Jeroen Colpaert's qualifications for leading Rousselot?

Jeroen Colpaert has over 25 years of experience and has overseen critical acquisitions in his previous roles, making him well-suited for the position.

What is the significance of Rousselot in Darling Ingredients' business model?

Rousselot is a key segment of Darling Ingredients, focusing on collagen-based solutions for diverse sectors, enhancing the company's market leadership.