Brocacef Groep: Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Brocacef Groep

• Mission: To create smart, personalized, and accessible healthcare.

• Founded: 1798 by Willem Brocades

• Key People:

• Maximilian Wachter, CEO

• Bart Tolhuisen, CFO

• Bastiaan Princée, Group Director Commerce Wholesale

• Paméla Peters, Group Director Omnichannel

• Arno Lepoutre, Group Director Operations & Logistics

• Jordi Gernaert, Group Director ICT & Digital

• Headquarters: Maarssen, Netherlands

• Number of Employees: Approximately 5,300

• Revenue: €2.4 billion

• What is the company known for: Brocacef is known for providing healthcare services through wholesale, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical services across Europe, focusing on both consumer and business markets.

Products

• Products Offered:

• Pharmacies and pharmaceutical products

• Self-care products and medical supplies

• High-Level Description:

• These products are provided through their BENU pharmacy chain and other healthcare providers.

• Key Features: No information is available on specific features.

Recent Developments

• New Partnerships and Acquisitions:

• 2014: Announced acquisition of Mediq Apotheken.

• 2016: Acquisition of Mediq Apotheken was approved.

• 2019: Acquired 20 pharmacies from Thio Pharma.

• 2022: PHOENIX Group became 100% shareholder of Brocacef Groep.

• 2023: BENU acquired 19 Medsen apotheken; Ceban Compounding acquired Brocacef's hospital pharmacy compounding activities.

• Infrastructure:

• 2023: Opened a sustainable fulfillment center in Amsterdam.

• Sustainability Initiatives:

• Brocacef is actively working towards a CO2-neutral operation by 2030, with efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste.

• Signed the Green Deal Duurzame Zorg 3.0 in November 2023 to commit to further greening healthcare.

Market Coverage

• Consumer Market Presence: Operates approximately 350 BENU pharmacies with an online presence via benu.nl for ordering medications and medical products.

• Business Market: Serves a wide range of healthcare providers including pharmacies, GP pharmacies, hospitals, treatment centers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Corporate Structure

• Part of the PHOENIX Group: As of 2022, fully owned by the PHOENIX Group, a leading European market player in healthcare services, with operations in 29 countries.

Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

• Environmental Goals:

• Achieve CO2-neutral operations by 2030.

• Reduce environmental impact through sustainable logistics.

• Workplace Well-being:

• Focus on employee vitality and a balanced work-life environment.

• Emphasis on adherence to compliance and ethical behavior within organizational practices.