Lennert Knops has been appointed Manager Sales and Marketing of Orgelmakerij Noorlander as of June 1, 2020. In this new position, Knops is responsible for all commercial aspects and the marketing strategy.
Kees Noorlander, founder and owner of Orgelmakerij Noorlander: “I am delighted that we have been able to appoint Lennert to this position. As an organist, Lennert has a great love for the organ. Because of his knowledge of and passion for music, his business and financial background and his dedication and drive, he is the right man to grow Orgelmakerij Noorlander worldwide as a progressive serious player in the organ market.”
The first days of Knops at Orgelmakerij Noorlander are now behind him. “I look positively at the start in my new position and I enjoyed the first few days as Manager Sales and Marketing. With the new management team, we have a clear vision with which we can continue to grow. This year, new and very surprising product developments are planned, which I will commercialize in all areas. My entrepreneurial, but especially my organ heart is really beating faster here.”
With the arrival of Knops, Kees Noorlander is fully focused on new product developments: “There are so many ideas on the shelf that have emerged in recent years, but for which there was simply no time. With this portfolio distribution, I can fully focus on the technique and production of our organs.”
Lennert Knops has earned his spurs in commercial and financial positions. From an early age he had a passion for organs and organ music. He received his first organ lessons at the age of seven, after which he studied with various organists. Knops composes and arranges music for choirs and various instruments. In addition, he can regularly be heard as a choir accompanist on organ or piano and in this capacity he collaborates on CD recordings.