About Royal Ykold
A century of building value. A future of purposeful growth.
Who We Are
A global force for purposeful business
Royal Ykold (Koninklijke Ykold N.V.) is an international holding company headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 1887, we have grown from a regional trading company into a diversified global enterprise with operations spanning technology, logistics, energy, and real estate across 32 countries.
We are publicly listed on Euronext Amsterdam and are a constituent of the AEX index. Our 142,000 employees worldwide share a commitment to delivering long-term value responsibly.
Our History →Create enduring value for shareholders, communities, and future generations through responsible, innovative enterprise.
To be the world's most trusted and sustainable diversified business group by 2035.
Building Tomorrow Together — for people, planet, and prosperity.
Operations in 32 countries across 5 continents, serving millions of customers daily.
Our Values
What guides us every day
We act with honesty and transparency in everything we do — with our customers, partners, employees, and communities.
We embrace new ideas, champion creative thinking, and invest continuously in technology and talent.
Responsible stewardship of the environment and social impact is embedded in every business decision we make.
We set high standards and take pride in delivering outstanding results, consistently and reliably.
Diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger and more innovative as a company.
We build lasting partnerships with stakeholders worldwide, believing that collective effort creates the greatest impact.
Our History
Over 135 years of heritage
From a modest Amsterdam trading house to one of Europe's most respected diversified companies, our story is one of resilience, reinvention, and responsible growth.
Jacob Ykold establishes a trading company specialising in commodities across the Dutch East Indies.
Awarded the title "Koninklijke" (Royal) by Royal Decree for outstanding contributions to Dutch commerce.
Shares listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange; company expands into logistics infrastructure.
Major acquisition of TechNordic establishes Royal Ykold as a technology holding group.
Launch of the Ykold 2030 Sustainability Framework, setting ambitious targets for the next decade.
Record annual revenue; operations in 32 countries with 142,000 employees globally.
Leadership
Executive Board & Supervisory Board
Our leadership team brings together deep industry expertise and a shared commitment to sustainable long-term value creation.
Executive Board
Governance
Corporate governance
Royal Ykold adheres to the Dutch Corporate Governance Code and maintains the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. Our two-tier board structure provides robust oversight of executive management.