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Van Dessel Cycles hires Robert Vander Veur as VP of sales and development

Published February 10, 2016

MENDHAM, N.J. (BRAIN) — Van Dessel Cycles has announced the hiring of Robert Vander Veur as its vice president of sales and development. He joined the company Feb. 8.

Vander Veur has had a long career in the bike industry, most recently completing a 13-year stint with the Joannou Cycle Company and Jamis. Prior to Jamis, he spent 11 years as the general manager of Mainly Bikes in Narbeth, Pennsylvania.

Edwin Bull, founder and president of Van Dessel, was enthusiastic about Vander Veur joining the team, "We are extremely excited to bring somebody with Robert's knowledge, experience and reputation on board to champion our sales efforts. One of his primary and most immediate focuses will be expanding our dealer and sales force network. His solid market and product knowledge combined with his close connections to dealers will be invaluable to our continued growth."

"I'm incredibly happy to have come on board with Van Dessel. I've long admired their bikes and the company's commitment to Ride Inspired. Edwin's uncompromising attention to detail and passion is evident in every bike he produces and the opportunity join the brand at this point in their history is, frankly, very exciting."

Vander Veur can be reached at rob@vandesselcycles.com.

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