Gys de Jong

Gys De Jong is an experienced professional in procurement and management, currently serving as Head of Buying at Go-Tan BV since July 2025 and simultaneously working as National Manager Buying & Category Manager at Aldi Nederland since May 2018, with significant responsibilities in the Fresh Produce Category for 486 stores. Previously, Gys held roles as Buying Manager at Van der Valk Exclusief, overseeing grocery procurement for 40 hotels, and as Senior Buyer at Europe West Indies Trading Company B.V., where the global procurement of A-brands was managed. Earlier experience includes positions at Renaissance Hotels, Holland America Cruise Line, and other hospitality operations, reflecting a strong background in food and beverage management alongside a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management and Administration from Hotel Management School Leeuwarden at NHL Stenden.