Key Takeaways
- Atrium Agri and VEK Adviesgroep have mutually agreed to end their collaboration.
- Ownership of VEK Adviesgroep returns fully to co-owners Pascal van Oers and Willem Nat.
- Both parties state the move supports VEK’s ability to operate with full independence.
- The company's leadership expressed confidence in continued cooperation on future sector projects.
- VEK Adviesgroep plans to refocus on impartial advisory services for greenhouse horticulture clients.
Atrium Agri Announces Conclusion of Partnership with VEK Adviesgroep
Atrium Agri has confirmed that its collaboration with VEK Adviesgroep has concluded, marking a shift in ownership and strategic direction. As part of the agreement, full ownership of VEK Adviesgroep will return to its co-owners, Pascal van Oers and Willem Nat. The decision, reached mutually, allows VEK to operate once again as an independent consultancy firm.
VEK Adviesgroep has been part of Atrium Agri in recent years, contributing to the group’s portfolio of integrated companies serving the greenhouse horticulture sector. Both sides noted that the nature of VEK’s advisory activities is better aligned with a fully independent structure.
Atrium Agri Leadership Supports Transition
Marck Hagen, CEO at Atrium Agri, expressed support for the transition and confidence in VEK’s future direction. “By continuing independently, VEK will have greater opportunities in the market to provide impartial advice than it currently can as part of Atrium Agri,” he said. He added that while the company’s presence within the group will be missed, the separation is viewed as the right step given VEK’s advisory focus.
Marck Hagen also noted the likelihood of continued cooperation: “I am convinced this is the best step for VEK. Moreover, I am confident that we will continue to meet while working on projects for mutual clients in the greenhouse horticulture sector.”
VEK Adviesgroep Looks Ahead to an Independent Chapter
Co-owner Willem Nat shared a positive outlook on the renewed independence. “Over the past few years, we have worked together within Atrium Agri with great pleasure and appreciation,” he said. “Becoming fully independent once again allows us to respond even more precisely to our clients’ advisory needs.”
Nat emphasized that VEK Adviesgroep will continue to regard Atrium Agri as an important sector partner and sees potential for future collaboration.
