PHILIPSBURG:--- Former Chief Financial Officer Iris Arrindell is set to assume the position of Temporary Manager of NV GEBE, according to information reliably obtained by SMN News.
Sources indicate that Arrindell has already been actively involved in the transition process as the utility company prepares for the departure of Interim Managers Thomas Roggendorf and Wilco Sinnen. Their final day at NV GEBE is scheduled for Friday, June 12, following the acceptance of their conditional resignations by the company's Supervisory Board of Directors.
Arrindell brings extensive institutional knowledge and experience to the role. A dedicated employee of NV GEBE for 35 years, she joined the company on February 1, 1990, and steadily advanced through the ranks. She served as Chief Financial Officer from 2015 until her departure in November 2020.
Her appointment comes at a critical time for the government-owned utility company, which has experienced significant management turnover in recent years. Sources close to the matter told SMN News that the current Supervisory Board intends to launch a recruitment process in the very near future aimed at securing permanent executive leadership for the company.
The move is expected to address concerns over the continued reliance on temporary management appointments, a situation that has characterized NV GEBE's leadership structure for approximately six years. Stakeholders have repeatedly called for greater stability and long-term strategic direction at the utility company, which plays a vital role in the delivery of electricity and water services to St. Maarten.
While no official announcement has yet been made regarding Arrindell's appointment, her longstanding service and familiarity with the organization are seen by many as valuable assets during this period of transition.
Further details regarding the recruitment process for permanent management positions are expected to be released by the Supervisory Board in the coming weeks.
