De Jong & Laan initiates Board succession process

Accountancy and advisory firm de Jong & Laan has initiated the succession process for its current board members – Marco Lokhorst, Horst in ’t Veld and Roland Ogink – whose five-year term ends on 1 July 2024. The firm’s successful growth strategy has made the organisation stronger, securing a wide presence across the country and giving clients and colleagues greater access to specialist expertise within de Jong & Laan’s own network.

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De Jong & Laan Board starts succession process

Vroomshoop, 13 December 2023

In consultation with the full partner group, the decision has been made to make room for a new board with a broader composition and the right experience to lead a fast-growing, modern partner organisation. For the first time, de Jong & Laan will consider not only internal but also external candidates in the succession process.

Under the current board, de Jong & Laan has grown from a regional firm into a national network with more than 1,000 employees across 25 offices.

Willem van Wijngaarden, Chair of the Supervisory Board of de Jong & Laan: "Over the past year, de Jong & Laan has taken important steps forward with three successful acquisitions, which expanded our national coverage as well as adding innovative services and specialist expertise to our portfolio. Marco, Roland and Horst have played a key role in making this possible. Today, we have a stable and very healthy organisation, built on a foundation of quality, a people-centred culture and strong data analytics. These elements have been crucial to our success, and our growth will continue in the years ahead. The new de Jong & Laan therefore requires a governance model with a broader board, bringing in additional expertise and experience to lead a dynamic partner organisation."

In addition to further expansion of the office network, the new board will be tasked with continuously strengthening quality, broadening and deepening the firm’s service offering, and integrating both current and new colleagues within de Jong & Laan’s people-focused culture.

The new board is expected to be finalised before the summer. Naturally, control over the auditing activities remains with the auditors at all times.

About de Jong & Laan

De Jong & Laan is an innovative accountancy and advisory firm. With the integration of Marshoek, 5BAR Assurance, and Horlings, the firm has grown into an organisation with 1000 professionals and 25 offices nationwide. De Jong & Laan serves more than 10,000 clients – primarily SMEs across a wide range of sectors – offering not only accountancy and (international) tax advice but also high-level specialist advisory services on everything from corporate finance, subsidies, strategy, and HR to IT and family businesses.