Gerke Ooink

Gerke Ooink is a seasoned professional in the agricultural sector with substantial experience in dairy management and procurement. Currently serving as a Category Buyer for Proteins at ForFarmers since March 2020, Gerke previously held roles as a Category Buyer and Raw Material Manager. Gerke is also the owner of Mts. Ooink, a dairy farm, where management skills were demonstrated by scaling operations from 40 to 175 dairy cows and expanding land usage from 38 to 75 hectares. Earlier experience includes working as a Derivatives Analyst at Rabobank Groep and as an Interim Professional in Finance with DPA Professionals. Gerke began a career in agribusiness as an Intern Account Manager at Rabobank Woudenberg-Lunteren. Educational achievements include a thesis on dairy cow stocking density from Wageningen University & Research and a certificate from the Grain Trade Course.