Bas Hout van

Bas Hout van is an experienced professional in the fields of consultancy, sales, and account management, with a strong focus on the agricultural and corporate sectors. Currently serving as Directeur Bedrijfsadvies Oost at aaff since December 2024, Bas oversees a team of specialized advisors aiding SMEs and the agricultural sector in key business events across eastern Netherlands. Previously, Bas held the position of Manager Agro Consultancy at ABAB from May 2023 to December 2024 and served as Salesmanager at Agrifirm from May 2020 to April 2023, leading sales efforts in the poultry sector. Bas's extensive career includes significant roles at Rabobank, spanning from 2005 to 2020, where responsibilities included managing corporate clients and food & agriculture markets. Bas also gained experience at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., ZLTO, Nutreco, and Smits Techniek Breda, contributing to a robust background in agribusiness and financial advisory services. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Nederlandse Landbouw from HAS Den Bosch and various advanced training and certifications related to risk assessment and management skills.