A change of era comes with complex challenges, vastly more than in an era of change. But it is precisely this new era that will offer numerous possibilities for innovation, partnerships and growth. If we embrace change, we can entangle the pathway towards a new sustainable and profitable reality.
Letter of the Chairman
Letter of the Chairman
Forty years ago, I started the journey of entrepreneurship. Till 2014 we transformed Argos Energies into a leading energy supplier in Northwest Europe and laid the foundation for sustainable resources and raw materials. As of 2014 we continued our entrepreneurial mission as First Dutch and celebrated both anniversaries at the heart of the maritime metropolitan capital Rotterdam. Watch here.
First Dutch became a vital player that intertwined vision, entrepreneurship and execution. We have a strong foothold in shipping, trading, recycling, agencies, industrial services and ventures. As one of Draghi’s dragons we embraced his mission to become a European hotspot for the opportunities and pockets of growth due to climate change and energy independency. Grounded in the Dutch delta and surrounded by three outstanding universities in Rotterdam (business administration and health), Delft (technology) and Leiden (biosciences) there is no better place to find start-ups, support scale-ups and build companies for the future in our key domains of maritime & energy, health, technology and ventures.
I am proud on what we realized so far and grateful to our stakeholders and those who surrounded us to build our family of companies for generations to come.
Peter Goedvolk,
October 2024
Our portfolio
Delivering on our purpose
We enable progress by continuously improving our offerings. We respond to new opportunities, innovations and trends while providing the solutions that are needed in a rapidly changing world. By fostering synergies within First Dutch and in our network, we can create intelligent route-to-markets and accelerate the connection of companies, customers and partners across the value chain.
Additionally, we are not only investing in solutions that are needed today, but we are also scaling up our investments in future-proof solutions to seize opportunities for sustainable growth and progress.
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Our impact
Our corporate responsibility
Since our inception, First Dutch has always encouraged positive, responsible change. We pledge to use our resources and expertise to innovate as a force of good. We believe sustained growth is the only way to be a successful, future-proof company.
By helping our companies, partners and customers contribute to a better future, we commit to enhancing the well-being of our employees and of the communities in which we operate.
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