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The Westland family

Westland, a family business for over 70 years

Since its foundation in 1936 until today the family has owned 100% of the company. In the second generation, there were 6 owners, and in meanwhile the third generation is owner with 25 shareholders. The fourth generation had 32 family members.
At the moment 6 family members are employed in the company. They work in very different functions. There are currently no family members who are serving in the board of directors and management team.

Captivating and Binding

With the motto “Captivating and Binding” Westland has a governance structure which guarantees that the company is managed in a professional way and that the family is well-informed about what goes on in the company.
Clear formal agreements between the board of directors, board of commissioners, and shareholders about competencies and authority, as well as a well-organized communication system guarantee clarity and transparency. This has proven to be a solid basis for constructive collaboration.