Michiel de Haan
De Haan Verhuizingen is a family business founded in 1777, currently owned by an eighth generation De Haan. Family businesses are about more than just numbers. At De Haan we strive to create an entrepreneurial culture that emphasizes to maintain long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders, likeemployees and suppliers. Maasdael understands that decisions in a family-owned business are not only made by the managing director. Maasdael’s strength lies in the fact that they do what is needed, not only do what is asked. For this reason I have been working together with Maasdael on various topics for years and undertaken many successful transactions together.
When a large American competitor approached us to discuss ‘a strategic collaboration’ it became clear to us that we needed to look for a party that we could consult on this matter. It was essential to us to find a firm that knows how to handle our family company’s values and the diversity in interests of various stakeholders involved. One of our personal relations recommended Maasdael to us and our first introduction was extremely positive.
