The International Association of Dredging Companies Welcomes Arnold de Bruijn as Future Secretary-General
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) announced that Arnold de Bruijn (1980) will join the association in April as the eventual successor to Secretary-General, René Kolman, who has represented the international dredging sector since 2008. Kolman will retire on November 1, 2025 and, following that transition period, De Bruijn will formally take over the role of Secretary-General.
Arnold de Bruijn brings a wealth of experience in the dredging industry to his new role. With nearly 12 years at Royal IHC, where he held various positions including Manager of Development for Cutter Suction Dredgers and Manager of Engineering, de Bruijn has a deep understanding of the sector. Additionally, his time at Netherlands Maritime Technology has provided him with valuable experience in the trade association sector.
Frank Verhoeven, President of IADC, expressed confidence in de Bruijn’s ability to lead the association into the future, stating, “The IADC Board sees Arnold de Bruijn as the ideal successor due to his industry knowledge, vision, and leadership. With his experience and fresh perspective, he will not only build on the current trajectory but also seize new opportunities to raise the profile of the sector internationally.”