Board of Directors

Executive Leadership Team

Annemieke den Otter, MA, RC

Chief Financial Officer
Appointed: June 2022

Annemieke joined the Board of Directors in June 2022. Prior to that, she was CFO at ERIKS, a global engineering company with sales of €1.7 billion and part of the SHV group. From 2016 to 2021, she held the role of CFO at Ordina, a Dutch listed software company. Earlier in her career, she worked for three years at VolkerWessels, one of the largest construction companies in the Netherlands.

She also gained experience at ING and Macquarie Bank and spent five years in London. Since 2020, Annemieke has been a member of the Supervisory Board of ForFarmers N.V., an international organisation providing feed solutions for the livestock industry. Her broad expertise in finance and operations is enhanced by her strong academic background: she obtained a Master’s in English and Literary Studies from VU Amsterdam and a post-master's degree in finance and control from Erasmus University Rotterdam, making her a Chartered Controller (RC).

Bruno Bruins

Chief Strategy Officer

Bruno joined Renewi as Chief Strategy Officer in May 2024. Prior to his role at Renewi, he held various political positions in the Netherlands. He was most recently a member of the Council of State and previously served as State Secretary of Education, Culture and Science and as Minister of Medical Care and Sport. In business, Bruno has held senior positions in the transport sector, including as a member of the Board of Directors of Connexxion Holding NV and as acting Managing Director of HTM NV.

He is also socially active as a member of UNICEF and chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Alrijne Care Group. He also chairs the advisory boards of Keolis and Yris BV. Bruno studied Dutch Law and Public Administration at the University of Groningen. His broad experience in both the public and private sectors makes him a strong strategic leader within Renewi.

Kirsten Yperman

Chief Human Resources Officer

Kirsten assumed the role of interim Chief Human Resources Officer at Renewi in April 2024, after joining the company as HR Director Belgium in 2022. Prior to her time at Renewi, Kirsten held several senior HR positions at Stanley Black & Decker. Her last role there was Senior HR Director Commercial Central East Europe Region & Finance EMEA ANZ. She also has experience as Talent Management Director EMEA ANZ, in which she was responsible for talent management at regional level.

Kirsten holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing from Karel de Grote University College and completed several strategic HR courses at Vlerick Business School. Her strong background in international HR policy and talent management forms a valuable contribution to Renewi's success.

Kwafie Jansen

Chief Operating Officer Specialities

Kwafie Jansen joined Renewi as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Specialities in January 2025. With more than 25 years of experience in operational and strategic leadership roles, Kwafie brings extensive knowledge and expertise. Kwafie built a track record at leading companies such as Vattenfall and Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE). In her most recent role as General Manager of JDE Professional Netherlands, she was responsible for the Dutch professional market, where she achieved sustainable growth and took customer satisfaction to the next level.

She has also proven to be a strong leader in operational excellence and safety. Kwafie holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Fontys University of Applied Sciences and an MBA from Nyenrode Business University. Her background in engineering, combined with her strategic vision and experience in sustainable operations, makes her particularly well suited to strengthening the growth and development of Renewi's Specialities division.