Marcel de Lange (aged 51), brother of Steef, has been a director of Nolina Kwekerijen B.V. since 1996. He’s responsible for HR, cultivation and finance. “As a child, my playpen literally stood in the nursery where my parents worked, so cultivation and business are a part of everyday life for me. Growing plants is my passion; it’s what gets me out of bed every morning. Working with an enthusiastic, motivated team every day also energises me. We can be proud of our family business and team members, our market image and our reputation within the local community. For me, the wellbeing and long-term employability of our team members is critical in order for us to be able to perform well. To be able to keep up in this rapidly changing world around us, continuous development is key. People play a pivotal role in our company, with a clear focus on producing sustainably and with a market-driven approach.”

Steef de Lange (aged 43), brother of Marcel, has been a director of Nolina Kwekerijen B.V. since 2002. “My focus areas are sales, procurement, logistics, young plants, real estate management and overseeing our technical support team. At Nolina, we’re dedicated to our products and our team members. Sustainability, corporate social responsibility, product quality and customer satisfaction are the key pillars by which we manage the company. These pillars have enabled us to become a household name both nationally and internationally and a leading company in the horticulture industry. It’s fantastic to be able to stand alongside my brother and our management team at the helm of this wonderful family business that was originally founded by our grandfather – working together to build a sustainable, innovative organisation.”