Dick Richelle

Dick Richelle was appointed Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO of Royal Vopak in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in January 2022. He has over 25 years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Dick started his career with Royal Vopak in 1995 and served in a variety of management and leadership roles across all continents. 

In the 12 years before his appointment as Chairman of the Executive Board, Dick was successively President of the divisions Americas, Asia & Middle East and Global Commercial and Business Development. In these capacities, Dick was a member of the Strategic Committee of Royal Vopak since 2009. 

Dick holds a Master’s degree in Business Economics from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. He is a member of the International Business Leaders' Advisory Council (IBLAC) to the Mayor of Shanghai; and a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 

About Royal Vopak 

Royal Vopak helps the world flow forward. At ports around the world, we provide storage and infrastructure solutions for vital products that enrich everyday life. These products include liquids and gasses that provide energy for homes and businesses, chemicals for manufacturing products, and edible oils for cooking. For all of these, our worldwide network of terminals supports the global flow of supply and demand. For more than 400 years, Vopak has been at the forefront of fundamental transformations. With a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency, we create new connections and opportunities that drive progress. Now more than ever, our talented people are applying this mindset to support the energy transition. Together with our partners and customers, we are accelerating the development of infrastructure solutions for hydrogen, ammonia, CO₂, long-duration energy storage, and low-carbon fuels & feedstocks – paving the way to a more sustainable future. 

Vopak is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. For more information, see www.vopak.com.