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Our team

The Sweetlife team consists of four driven professionals who ensure that all processes at home and abroad run optimally every day. Because of their unbridled commitment, quality, reliability and service are guaranteed at Sweetlife.

Robert van Barneveld | Director and owner | Robert@sweetlife.nl

“I like to make the impossible possible”

Robert is a true connector. He attaches great importance to a good relationship and always strives for long-term, sustainable partnerships. With his experience in the industry and warm contacts, he opens doors that remain closed to others. He has already realized many brands and private labels.

Gerrieke de Koning | Managing Director | Gerrieke@sweetlife.nl

Mrs. Gerrieke de Koning serves as Managing Director of Sweetlife BV since 2022.

She has 20 years of experience in the food industry as quality manager, manager development and manager regulatory affairs.
Gerrieke joined Sweetlife B.V. in 2014.
Gerrieke holds a BSc in Food science and technology.

Darek Nadzieja | International sales director | Darek@sweetlife.nl

“An idea is only a good idea if you can taste it”

The growing export demanded more expertise. Sweetlife found this in 2017 in the person of Darek Nadzieja. He is responsible for the implementation and development of new product categories and the definition and development of new markets in Western Europe and Asia.

Bert Rijkers | Logistics manager | logistics@sweetlife.nl

Since November 2022, logistics manager Bert Rijkers has ensured that Sweetlife’s deliveries are executed promptly and accurately.
Bert brings over a decade of logistics experience.
By working closely with logistics partners, Sweetlife lives up to its name as a reliable supplier every day.

Karin Breukink | Quality and Administration | karin@sweetlife.nl

Karin has been working at Sweetlife since 2020 in the field of quality and administration. She is responsible for good and careful document administration. Accuracy and care are key in the performance of her work.