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Sander van der Laan

Chief Executive Officer, Douglas

Search every verified Sander van der Laan interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Sander van der Laan, CEO of Douglas Group, discussed the company's financial position and market conditions in a May 2026 interview. He stated that the company's interest payments had decreased from €300 million to approximately €100 million per year since he began, describing the financial position as "healthy." He noted that the company's debt level is not "extremely high" for a listed company of its size, though he said the company is gradually reducing debt while facing pressure on sales in the market for the past year and a half. In an April 2026 interview, van der Laan addressed data security and marketing practices. He said Douglas maintains a database of 61 million consumers through its Beauty Card loyalty program and emphasized the importance of proper IT security for protecting personal data. He also stated that the company decided two years ago not to actively market to individuals under 16 years old.

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