The Netherlands – Accell Group N.V. have realized higher turnover in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the same period of 2015, primarily driven by a higher contribution from E-bikes. Higher discounts to reduce seasonal inventories of regular bikes put downward pressure on third quarter results.
Accell Group has held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and has announced that the Supervisory Board intends to appoint Hielke Sybesma, CFO of Accell Group, as interim CEO and interim Chairman of the Executive Board of Accell Group. Mr. Sybesma will combine his interim role with his current role as CFO. The Group had already announced in February that René Takens would resign as CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board after the Annual General Meeting. A press release noted that Mr. Take
Accell Group N.V. have announced that the supervisory board intends to appoint Ton Anbeek as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors as of 1 November 2017. Mr. Anbeek is currently CEO of Beter Bed Holding N.V.