The Board of Management Marc Smit, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) “At Royal Smit & Zoon, we do business differently. With passion, know-how, and with loyalty. Throughout our almost 200-year history, our family business has demonstrated its loyalty to its customers, personnel and principles time and again, always building on our professional, flexible and global approach. Loyalty means being faithful and honest. Which defines our values precisely: to respect our customers, our principles and to each other.” Reinier Valstar, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) “Financial stewardship is about creating value that lasts. As a family-owned company, we believe in taking a long-term perspective, balancing financial performance with our responsibility towards customers, employees, partners and future generations. By maintaining a strong financial foundation, we can invest with confidence, support our customers worldwide and stay true to our values. Transparency, discipline and continuity guide the way we work, helping us build trust and ensure that Royal Smit & Zoon remains a resilient company for generations to come.” Dirk Hofmann, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) “Strong partnerships are at the heart of everything we do. For over 200 years, we have worked side by side with our customers, helping them navigate market challenges and create value through innovation, expertise and trust. We believe that commercial success is built on understanding what matters most to our customers, delivering reliable solutions, and fostering long-term partnerships. By combining our deep knowledge of the leather industry with a local and global perspective, we support our customers in achieving both business performance and sustainability ambitions. Together, we are shaping the future of leather.” “ Wilfred Buijs, Chief Operating Officer (COO) “At Royal Smit & Zoon, operational excellence is not only about efficiency – it is about building a resilient and future-ready organization. In a rapidly evolving leather value chain, we focus on aligning our global operations, strengthening collaboration with our customers and partners, and continuously improving how we work. By combining deep industry knowledge with a strong culture of performance and learning, we ensure that our teams can deliver sustainable solutions with reliability and speed. Our ambition is clear: to create a high-performing organization that supports our customers worldwide while contributing to a more sustainable leather industry.” Can we help you? Whatever you need we're here to help. Chat with us More info Knowledge Partnerships
