Robin van Poelje to Retire as CEO of Topicus.com Inc. on October 1, 2026; Board Names Ramon Zanders as his Successor

Skip to Content News Archives Economy Energy Oil & Gas Renewables Electric Vehicles Mining Commodities Agriculture Real Estate Mortgages Mortgage Rates Finance Banking Insurance Fintech Cryptocurrency Work Wealth Smart Money Wealth Management Investor Personal Finance Family Finance Retirement Taxes High Net Worth FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials More Innovation Information Technology FP500 Podcasts Small Business Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Financial Post Store Obituaries Place a Notice Advertising Advertising With Us Advertising Solutions Postmedia Ad Manager Sponsorship Requests Classifieds Place a Classifieds ad Working Profile Settings My Subscriptions My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ News Economy Energy Mining Real Estate Finance Work Wealth Investor FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.HomeGlobeNewswireThis section is The content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Robin van Poelje to Retire as CEO of Topicus.com Inc. on October 1, 2026; Board Names Ramon Zanders as his SuccessorAuthor of the article:TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Topicus.com Inc. (“Topicus”) announced today Robin van Poelje’s decision to retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Topicus for personal reasons. Ramon Zanders, currently the Group CEO of the Total Specific Solutions Blue operating group within Topicus, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Topicus by the Topicus Board of Directors. These changes will be effective October 1, 2026. Following his retirement as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. van Poelje will continue as a Director and Chairman of the Board of Topicus.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountMark Milller, President of Constellation Software, and a Director of Topicus.com Cooperatief U.A., said, “Robin has led Topicus, and its predecessor TSS, with tremendous discipline and integrity for over sixteen years. Speaking on behalf of the board and all of the employees of Topicus, we are immensely grateful for the leadership he’s provided to this company. We wish him well. We’re fully confident in Ramon and the rest of the executive team at Topicus to deliver a seamless transition.”Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againMr. Zanders will continue his role as Group CEO of TSS Blue alongside his new responsibilities. His continued leadership ensures no change to TSS Blue’s day-to-day leadership. Mr. Zanders has also been appointed as a director of Topicus.As part of these leadership changes, the Topicus Board plans to implement an enhanced decentralization strategy for its TSS operating groups. Each such operating group will be expected to operate as an autonomous, stand-alone entity, while respecting the rights of the parties to Topicus’ Investor Rights and Governance Agreement.The Total Specific Solutions Public operating group, led by Han Knooren, expects to change its name in the near future, as it transitions into an autonomous, stand-alone operating group, which name change will be publicly announced once complete.In addition, Daan Dijkhuizen, the Group CEO of the Topicus operating group, has agreed to join and support Constellation’s drive to further accelerate AI-first initiatives across the Constellation group of companies. Mark Miller commented, “We’re very fortunate to benefit from Daan’s extensive experience and expertise in supporting our AI implementation strategy.”About Topicus.com Topicus’ subordinate voting shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “TOI”. Topicus.com is a leading pan-European provider of vertical market software and vertical market platforms to clients in public and private sector markets. Operating and investing in countries and markets across Europe with long-term growth potential, Topicus acquires, builds and manages leading software companies providing specialized, mission-critical and high-impact software solutions that address the particular needs of customers.For further information, contact:This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Certain statements herein may be “forward looking” statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Topicus or the industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. These forward looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and are made as of the date hereof and Topicus assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.Neither TSXVentureExchangenor itsRegulation ServicesProvider (asthattermisdefined in policiesof the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.