Mr Blijdorp is an internationally recongnised entrepreneur who has helped build the B&S Group, one of the largest global trading houses, in a period spanning three decades. Willem now serves on its Supervisory Board and is a majority shareholder, focussing on the Group's development and expansion strategy. Mr Blijdorp was recognised for his expertise in merger and acquisitions and commercial leadership as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Netherlands, and runner-up in its European Union awards. He is a Chair member of Remuneration and Nomination committee. He is also member of the Audit and Risk Committee.