Jan Derck van Karnebeek
Chief Executive Officer, FrieslandCampina · Netherlands
Jan Derck van Karnebeek is the CEO of FrieslandCampina. Karnebeek is based in the Netherlands. Karnebeek was educated at INSEAD and Utrecht University.
Dutch business executive who has been CEO of Royal FrieslandCampina since June 2023. He previously spent nearly his entire career at Heineken in commercial and general management roles, culminating as Chief Commercial Officer from 2015-2021, before leading GreenV from 2022-2023.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Jan Derck van Karnebeek's appointment as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Global Dairy Platform, a leadership role reflecting prominence in the dairy industry. Earlier coverage documented the merger between FrieslandCampina and Milcobel, which received regulatory approval in late 2025 and took effect in early 2026, as well as the company's international expansion efforts in markets including Mexico and the Philippines.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Citizenship
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Education
- INSEAD, Utrecht University
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Jan Derck van Karnebeek: FAQ
- Who is Jan Derck van Karnebeek?
- Jan Derck van Karnebeek is the Chief Executive Officer of FrieslandCampina, based in Netherlands.
- What company does Jan Derck van Karnebeek lead?
- Jan Derck van Karnebeek is CEO of FrieslandCampina.
- Where was Jan Derck van Karnebeek educated?
- Jan Derck van Karnebeek studied at INSEAD, Utrecht University.