Karel Aalbers (CEO)
Karel Aalbers started his professional career as director of a jewelry company with – at the end – seven locations. After leaving the jewelry company, Karel founded and led AEC Holland, an international trading house with 600 employees and branches in various continents. In that capacity, he has acted as an advisor and business partner to several multinational corporations and leading statesmen.
For 16 years he was chairman of the professional football club Vitesse, which he brought to the top 3 of Dutch football. In this capacity he developed Gelredome, an extremely innovative multifunctional stadium with a sliding pitch and an exceptionally sustainable character.
As CEO of Amarak Holding, he spent two decades concentrating on solving energy issues.
Today, as CEO of AGE BV the emphasis is on the development and implementation of large-scale renewable energy applications. Aalbers has a large international network consisting of prominent people from business, politics and sport. He has received several awards at home and abroad.
Gerben Pek (CEO)
- Ms.Sc. Technology & Management, University of Twente
- City of Haren, alderman for environmental planning
- Founder and chief executive officer Gutami since 2006
- Several board and senior management positions (Accolade, SCA, Woongroep Twente)
Wieger Wagenaar (CFO)
- Chief financial officer since July 2020
- Certified Auditor NIVRA
- Several board and senior management positions (NXT, FMO, Achmea)
- Auditor at Ernst & Young
Thomas Kercher (COO)
- Chief operational officer since September 2019
- State Certified Engineer
- Several board and senior management positions (PfalzSolar, Greencells Group, PMT, Jomicon
Hans Pieter van der Veen (CLO)
Hans Pieter van der Veen is a trusted advisor of multiple companies, entrepreneur and lawyer admitted to the Dutch Bar since 1987. He is driven to achieve the best results for the companies he is active in. Hans Pieter joined AGE BV as a board member in 2021. He is also co- owner and chairman of the law firm Dommerholt Advocaten, with three offices and 75 employees. Further Hans Pieter is member of the advisory boards of several Dutch family owned companies.
