Mr. Verwijst has been a valued member of the Royal Peterson & Control Union (PCU) Group since 2013. He previously served as Deputy Managing Director of CUCG from 2017 to 2022 and most recently led Peterson Solutions GmbH, where he supported companies across Europe in areas such as EUDR compliance, ESG reporting, and sustainable transformation. His work has focused particularly on regenerative agriculture, bioenergy, and sustainable textiles.

Loek Verwijst, new CEO of Control Union Certifications Germany

Following a transitional period under interim leadership, Verwijst’s return marks a strategic step forward for CUCG. His deep industry expertise and long-standing commitment to sustainability will be instrumental in strengthening the company’s certification, validation, and verification services.