IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients announced that Arjan van Waes will assume the role of managing director effective July 1, 2025, succeeding Mark Oostendorp, who is stepping down from the company.
Van Waes will report to Erik Schöttl, managing director of OSI Europe Foodworks, and will lead IQI's transformation from a specialty ingredients distributor to a full-service provider and producer of pet food ingredients. His responsibilities include driving growth and creating synergies within the OSI organization.
Van Waes joined IQI in June 2024 as global sales director, bringing extensive industry experience and a track record in commercial strategy. Over the past year, he has worked with the IQI team to identify and develop strategic opportunities within the pet food industry, leveraging market insights and industry relationships.
IQI became part of the OSI Group through strategic acquisition in late 2023. Under Oostendorp's leadership, the company expanded its specialty ingredients business during the transition to OSI ownership.
Reflecting on his tenure, Oostendorp stated: "It has been a real pleasure and honor to be part of the IQI team."
The leadership transition comes as IQI said it continues to expand its product portfolio and positions itself as a service provider to the global pet food market.
