FrieslandCampina to merge European retail units into single division
Dutch dairy giant reshuffling Americas into Middle East and Africa group
20 July 2026
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By: Royal FrieslandCampina intends to combine its European retail activities from two business groups into one, effective January 1, 2027, subject to employee participation procedures, the Dutch dairy cooperative announced.
The integration will bring together branded and private label activities under a single Europe business group, led by Dustin Woodward. FrieslandCampina said the move is intended to simplify its structure, improve customer service and make better use of its scale.
"By bringing our retail activities closer together, we can better serve customers, respond faster to market opportunities and make better use of our scale and expertise," said CEO Jan Derck van Karnebeek.
The company also intends to transfer its Americas operating company from the Retail & Americas group to the Middle East, Pakistan & Africa group, creating a new combined business group to be led by Tuncay Özgüner. The changes would reduce FrieslandCampina's total number of business groups from seven to six.
Ali Khan, currently president of Middle East, Pakistan & Africa, has decided to retire.
