At Action, we believe that it’s not just about what is on the shelves. Our behaviour as individuals and as a company also matters. If people do not trust us, they will not shop at Action. That’s why we have a reliable system of governance to ensure we take the right decisions and uphold the highest standards of behaviour and ethics throughout our company. .
Simple and straightforward management structure
We manage our company in the same way we manage our operations. We’re simple and straightforward. We have clear rules on how we share responsibilities between our international headquarters and country offices. At Action’s international headquarters in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands, a team of professionals works to support country offices in implementing our company strategy.
International headquarters and country offices
At Action’s international headquarters, teams develop and share expertise in areas including HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Marketing and Communications. Our buying team is active worldwide. Action country offices, meanwhile, focus mainly on store operations, HR services and continuing to grow our store network.
Executive Board
Action’s executive directors – CEO Hajir Hajji and CFO Joost Sliepenbeek – are responsible for the company’s overall strategy, management and performance. Together, they form the Executive Board, supported by an executive committee, composed of 16 senior leaders from across our business.
3i Group
The majority of Action’s shares are owned by 3i Group plc and funds managed by 3i, a FTSE 100 firm with operations across Europe and North America. Action has a one-tier governance structure with a Board of Directors, consisting of our CEO and CFO as executive directors and six non-executive directors: Simon Borrows (Chairman), Menno Antal, Marc van Gelder, Boris Kawohl, Sameer Narang, Ulrich Wolters, Jasi Halai and Rutger Vos. The Board operates through committees, including an Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.