Leading the Largest Catering Firm in Holland: A Matter of Character Available to Purchase

Explains what makes a good manager in the words of the managing director of the largest catering firm in The Netherlands and leader in a fast growing market. In 1991 Van Hecke served 250,000 meals a day at 750 different staff restaurants. Since catering is people′s business and management centres on people, good leadership is essential for Van Hecke– it implies an open mind, charisma, natural authority, dominance and vision. Within Van Hecke, leadership is not only a skill, but an attitude. Conclusion: it is a matter of character.