PostNL announces intention to reappoint Herna Verhagen as CEO

The Hague, 10 October 2022 - The Supervisory Board of PostNL intends to reappoint Herna Verhagen for a new term of four years as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Management at the annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM) in 2023.

Jan Nooitgedagt, Chair of the Supervisory Board, said: “We’re very pleased that Herna is available for a new term at this important stage for PostNL. The impact of the current macro-economic developments and geopolitical tensions make that continuity in the management of the company is of great importance. With her in-depth knowledge, experience and network, Herna is very well positioned to lead PostNL into the next phase.” 

Herna Verhagen (1966, the Netherlands) was appointed CEO and member of the Board of Management in April 2019 for a four-year term. She became CEO on 24 April 2012 and is a member of the Board of Management of PostNL since 31 May 2011.

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We are PostNL. For more than 225 years, we have been part of society and here for everyone. With 31,500 colleagues, an extensive network of 5,700 PostNL locations, 10,000 letterboxes, 1,400 automated parcel lockers, and millions of users of the PostNL app, we are always close by. Together with our partners, we operate in 190 countries worldwide. Our mission is clear: connected to deliver what drives us all forward. Through our strategy, we grow our business, create sustainable value, lead through innovation and make an impact that matters. On an average weekday, we deliver 1.2 million parcels and 6 million letters. We improve our networks with smart solutions, innovate with AI and tech for our customers and promote future-proof employment relationships for employees and partners. At the same time, we are making our delivery operations more sustainable: we cover many kilometres on foot and by bicycle and increasingly use cleaner fuels and electric vehicles. PostNL N.V. is a publicly listed company with a revenue of €3.3 billion in 2025.

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