Board of Management
Lely is a family owned company which is managed by the Board of Management. In 2007 the formation of the current Board of Management was made. The Board consists of four people who all have different areas of responsibility.
Alexander van der Lely CEO Lely Group
'My main duty is to pinpoint our course and to prepare the company for the future. Giving shape to a clear corporate strategy; we are to remain the market leader in automated milking systems while also being a top player in the field of forage solutions. I am personally responsible for our R&D priorities and our HR strategy.’
Stéphane Charles, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
‘My main responsibilities are to direct the development of the distribution of Lely's products worldwide, including managing the product life cycle of our products. All aimed to ensure that Lely equipment users all over the world can benefit from the same level of service quality, ranging from sales methods to farming consultancy.’
Martijn Boelens, Chief Operations Officer (COO)
‘Being responsible for corporate operations, my focus within the supply chain is on improving relations as well as optimizing the goods flow.’
Joop Ham, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
‘My main responsibilities are optimizing our financial position, Finance and Accounting as well as the Lely patent portfolio.’
