Sanoma Uitgevers, part of the Sanoma Magazines division, has appointed Henk Scheenstra (40) as Chief Operating Officer Print effective February 1, 2007.
The new position of COO Print fits in Sanoma Uitgevers' strategy of focusing its business activities. In this new position, Mr Scheenstra will be responsible for all print activities of Sanoma Uitgevers.
Mr Scheenstra currently is Managing Director of Programmabladen AKN, the leading publisher of Radio & Television guides and a 25% subsidiary of Sanoma Uitgevers. In 2001–2004, he was Director of Marketing at Sanoma Uitgevers. In addition, he was manager at the business unit Secondary Education at Malmberg, also part of the SanomaWSOY Group.
Henk Scheenstra states: "The challenges of today's media world are big. Sanoma Uitgevers is with its number one position in print and online, its strong brands and very creative people very much capable of dealing with these challenges. I consider it a privilege to be part of the Board of this company."
Dick Molman, CEO of Sanoma Uitgevers: "Henk Scheenstra brings with him an enormous experience and knowledge of the publishing industry. I am convinced that he's a valuable contribution to the Board of Sanoma Uitgevers. I am very pleased that Henk is joining us."
Henk Scheenstra and recently appointed COO Online & Media Innovation Paul Molenaar will both report to the CEO Dick Molman.
Sanoma Uitgevers is part of Sanoma Magazines, publishing division of the SanomaWSOY Group.