
Plantanova has announced the arrival of Sjaak Baaker and Richard van de Waart as the latest members of the Plantanova Advisory Board.
With 30 years’ experience at the top level of the industry, Sjaak Bakker will work with Plantanova to strengthen connections between the Netherlands and Mexico. Bakker, who founded DigiVation in January 2025, will also be helping Plantanova develop a more digital way of sharing knowledge and experiences through Augmented Reality (AR).
Richard van de Waart, Vice President for International Business at Martin Stolze, will be sharing valuable expertise and insights from years providing technological solutions to the horticulture industry. He said: “I was thrilled when Pharis asked me to join the Advisory Board of Plantanova. I have worked with Pharis for a number of years and it has always been a pleasure.”


