We are pleased to announce the promotions of Kevin Dijkers to new CEO and Animesh Ranjan to Chief Investment Officer. Both are seasoned entrepreneurs and committed shareholders of Giga Storage and were actively involved in developing Giga Storage’s first utility-scale permitted project in the Netherlands. They will work closely with Maarten Quist, COO and co-founder, and Martin Heerma, CFO, who remain at the Management Board.
After an incredible growth journey that began in 2019, Ruud Nijs, former CEO and one of the founding partners of GIGA Storage, will transition to a new role as a member of the Supervisory Board. In this capacity, he will continue contributing to the company’s success, sharing his extensive expertise in the energy transition and finance industry.
We are confident that this Management Board will successfully drive GIGA into its next development phase, focusing on building and operating BESS utility-scale projects in Benelux.
In addition, the Management Board will continue to be supported by Mel Kroon, Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Mel brings years of experience in the industry, notably as former CEO of Tennet and with multiple chairman positions.
Athanasios Zoulovits, Partner at InfraVia Capital and majority shareholder, commented:
“We warmly welcome Kevin and Animesh to these exciting roles, and we have full confidence in their capabilities to support GIGA Storage in this new phase alongside Maarten Quist, co-founder and COO of the company. We also are glad to have Ruud in the Supervisory Board, highlighting his unwavering commitment to both GIGA Storage and the broader industry.”
Ruud Nijs, former CEO, reflected on his journey:
“I am incredibly grateful to have been part of this remarkable journey, starting with my co-founders, @Maarten Quist and @Lars Rupert, and later alongside an amazing team that worked with dedication and joy toward a shared goal. Now it’s time to let our ‘baby’ grow and flourish into adulthood, and I am really happy to remain fully involved in this new chapter, as a member of the Supervisory Board and shareholder working closely with InfraVia Capital Partners”
Kevin Dijkers, the newly appointed CEO of GIGA Storage, expressed his enthusiasm:
“I am thrilled by the challenges and opportunities ahead and am fully committed to driving the company’s continued growth. I recognize the big shoes I’m stepping into, and I will do my utmost to meet and exceed expectations!”