Board members and management
Who are the Members of our Board?
The Board comprises of 4 members and 1 advisor, all of whom have a passion for coffee, tea and sustainability.
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Mr. Thony RuysFormer Chief Executive Officer Heineken NV |
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Mr. Michiel HerkemijChief Executive Officer of Sara Lee's International Beverage business |
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Mrs. Gemma CrijnsIndependent civic and social organisation professional, CSR Dialogue |
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Mr. William VinckSenior coffee buyer, Decotrade AG, Switzerland |
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Mrs. Ans Kolk - Advisor to the board
Professor sustainable management, University of Amsterdam Business School. |
Daily management
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Mrs. Stefanie Miltenburg
Director DE Foundation & Int. CSR Director Sara Lee Corporation |
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Mr. Don Jansen
Program Manager DE Foundation |
Our methods and philosophy
The DE Foundation works to further sustainability in mainstream coffee and tea, working in particular with small-scale producers. In 3-5 years projects we work to improve the quality of their produce, support the implementation of sustainable practices and create market access with better prices.
Annual Report
DE Foundation is fully sponsored by Sara Lee’s Coffee and Tea division. As a non-profit organisation, the foundation receives an annual donation of € 1.2 million. This money is spent on DE Foundation projects in accordance with the strategy agreed upon by the DE Foundation Board.