In recent days, Frits van Eerd, CEO of Jumbo, has always been on the agenda due to the FIOD raid on his home in Heeswijk-Dinther. Van Eerd is reportedly a suspect in a large money laundering investigation. But what else does he own besides that supermarket chain? An overview of airline and golf shops, but also much more.
Van Eerd is obviously best known for the Jumbo supermarket chain, the Veghel family business where he has worked since 1996 and has been general manager since 2002.
The money laundering investigation of the Public Prosecutor’s Office focuses, among other things, on sponsorship contracts in the sport of motocross and in the automobile trade. According to sources, there was a raid not only on Van Eerd’s home, but also on Van Eerd Golf BV, part of the Jumbo CEO’s car collection was allegedly seized in the warehouses of this company.
La Place, HEMA, Gorilla
In recent years, the Jumbo Group has made several acquisitions, making Van Eerd the man behind La Place restaurants and the HEMA department store chain. Van Eerd also recently acquired a stake in the Benelux division of the Gorillas delivery service.
Golf shops
The name Van Eerd Golf BV in combination with the collection of cars might suggest that these are old Volkswagens, but according to the Chamber of Commerce, Van Eerd Golf BV focuses on exploiting golf courses. In particular: De Hooge Vorssel golf course (also known as The Duke) in Nistelrode. This site is run by Frits’ father, Karel. The BV is registered at the Jumbo headquarters address. 100 meters from Jumbo Golfwereld, the family golf and hockey shop.
Spitfire
Also registered at the golf shop address: Spitfires Flying Vintage Everyday Foundation. This is the company where Frits van Eerd carries out his aeronautical activities. In 2018 bought two Spitfire fighter aircraft. “My big dream is to fly the Spitfire around the world,” he said at the time.
Pancake appetizer
In addition to selling or delivering items, golf and airplanes, Van Eerd also has a passion for training young corporate talent. He did it in 2017 with his Frits Starter Foundation, where people could explain their plans in a “Pitch for Frits”. Of the 23 participants, 12 had the opportunity to further develop their talents. “This is done, among other things, via the Frits-Starter.nl website, social media and newsletters,” the website reads.
Sports sponsorship
Frits’ activities in the field of sport are best known. With his VES Racing he sponsors racing and rally activities himself. For years he has sponsored multiple motocross world champion Jeffrey Herlings and with Jumbo became Max Verstappen’s first sponsor at the end of 2013. Van Eerd still enjoys racing in his spare time. Van Eerd sponsors a skating and cycling team under the name of Team Jumbo-Visma.
party band
In addition to sport, there is also room for culture at Van Eerd. He performs regularly with his party band Factor 12, including during carnival. In 2020 he released the single ‘ fan of you‘ from.
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