Recruitment and development of staff and an appropriate remuneration policy are key priorities in terms of achieving our ambitious growth target and also preventing inefficient and ineffective management of the many parallel projects. Consequently, we have specifically incorporated HR information and policies in our planning and reporting processes. In line with Vopak’s objective of appointing as many local managers as possible, the divisions have additional responsibilities to ensure proper staffing in the short and medium term. These succession and staffing plans are co-ordinated centrally for senior management positions.