Koen Slippens 'FoodManager of the Year' 2024

The Food Manager of the Year for 2024 was announced on 14 November 2024 during the National Food Congress in Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus in Scheveningen.

Koen Slippens was present via a live video link   -   (photo: Jan Willem Houweling) 

According to the jury report: "This is the first time that this title has been won by a manager from the food service channel. The jury was particularly impressed by the way that Mr Slippens has steadily built up his business since 2008, in the face of extremely difficult market conditions. Sligro is as solid as a rock, and easily leads the field in the Dutch food service market, as well as having a strong foothold in Belgium. Sligro is a food service provider with not only a modern, efficient online operation but also a network of wholesalers where entrepreneurs in the food service and catering business can draw inspiration for their customers.”
The following criteria determined the jury’s opinion:
The Food Manager of the Year:

• has worked hard to introduce significant innovations within their own organisation;
• has achieved considerable successes thanks to a clear, long-term strategy;
• has helped their organisation to develop and thrive;
• has deployed their creativity to bring about necessary changes in the food sector;
• is a charismatic leader who clearly stands out from other managers;
• is able to forge excellent ties with other parties in the market.