The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has elected Bernard Oosterom as its new president. The announcement was made following the 67th Annual Congress held in Stresa, Italy, last week.
As a potted plant grower and board member of several organizations within the ornamental sector, Bernard Oosterom, from The Netherlands, has been involved in international cooperation across the horticultural industry for many years.
Bernard Oosterom replaces Vic Krahn from Canada who has served as President since 2012. Vic Krahn was presented with the prestigious AIPH Gold Medal in recognition for his services to AIPH over many years.
During the Congress Tim Edwards from the United Kingdom, was elected as the second AIPH vice president alongside professor Qixiang Zhang from China. Also Gijs Kok, director of corporate affairs at FloraHolland in The Netherlands, has joined the AIPH Board as a representative of his region.
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