Frans Claassen

Frans Claassen possesses extensive experience in agricultural management and operations, currently serving as Teammanager Plantaardige Agroketens at SMK since September 2025. Prior to this role, Frans held the position of Head of Inspection Policy & ICT at Bloembollenkeuringsdienst BKD from October 2021 to September 2025, overseeing bulb quality inspections. Additional roles include Director of Global Development Food & Pharma and Manager of Operations at Perfect Plants, Manager of Inspections at Naktuinbouw, and Operations Manager at Van den Bos Flowerbulbs B.V. Notably, Frans has also functioned as General Manager at J.P. van Veen BV - Kwekerij "de Plas" and Sector Manager for the Flower Industry at LTO Groeiservice. Educational qualifications include a degree in Agricultural Business from Aeres University of Applied Sciences Dronten and training from Aeres MBO Emmeloord.