Eneco names Martijn Hagens as new CEO to lead company into next phase of sustainable growth

Eneco names Martijn Hagens as new CEO to lead company into next phase of sustainable growth

(IN BRIEF) Eneco has appointed Martijn Hagens as its next CEO, effective 1 March 2026, with Kees Jan Rameau continuing as interim CEO until then. Hagens, currently Senior Vice-President and Head of Business Area Markets at Vattenfall and CEO of Vattenfall NV, brings extensive leadership experience in the energy sector. The Supervisory Board highlighted his ability to drive growth, create value, and advance Eneco’s sustainable strategy. Hagens said he looks forward to accelerating the energy transition alongside Eneco’s team.

(PRESS RELEASE) ROTTERDAM, 27-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Eneco’s Supervisory Board has announced the appointment of Martijn Hagens as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 March 2026. Until that date, Kees Jan Rameau will continue to serve as interim CEO.

“We are excited to appoint a very competent new CEO in Martijn Hagens,” said Mel Kroon, Chair of Eneco’s Supervisory Board. “Martijn will carry Eneco’s sustainable strategy forward and foster its further growth. We believe that his motivation to drive the energy transition, his broad experience in the energy sector, and his ability to create value make him the ideal leader to guide Eneco into the next phase.”

Hagens, who is currently Senior Vice-President and Head of Business Area Markets at Vattenfall and a member of its Executive Group Management, also serves as CEO of Vattenfall NV in the Netherlands. Over the course of his career, he has held several senior leadership positions at Vattenfall and NUON, building deep expertise in market operations, energy transition, and customer-focused energy solutions.

Reflecting on his appointment, Hagens said: “I am grateful for the opportunity to join Eneco as CEO and to continue working on matters that are so important to me: reliable and sustainable energy for customers and society. Eneco is a great and forward-looking company, with a strong drive for the energy transition. I look forward to working with the Eneco team in due course. Together we can accelerate the energy transition, which is vital for our future and for growing our business.”

Hagens holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from Eindhoven University of Technology. His background, coupled with a strong track record in driving growth and supporting sustainable energy strategies, positions him to lead Eneco as it continues to play a central role in Europe’s energy transition.

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SOURCE: Eneco