Apex International appoints new CEO

Apex International has confirmed the appointment of Ruud van Cuijk as the new Chief Executive Officer.

Ruud van Cuijk has played an integral role in the executive leadership team at Apex International for the past 10 years and will move into the company’s CEO position – effective May 1, 2023. He will succeed Marian Waterschoot, who will remain with the company as the new Director of Apex Embossing B.V.

“Over the last decade, Ruud has continuously proven he is a man of diligence, strategy, integrity, and action. We are confident he will lead Apex International into our next level of success, while keeping our customers’ goals and needs top of mind through every decision,” states Ken Ralton, Chairman of Apex International.

van Cuijk adds, “As the newly appointed CEO of Apex International, I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to lead such a talented and dedicated group of professionals. Our buy-and-build strategy, which focuses on recovery, expansion, and sustainable customer solutions, will be advanced through the perseverance and dedication of our employees and the inspiration of the Ralton family.”

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