Fagron announced that its annual general meeting of shareholders and the extraordinary shareholders meeting, both held on 8 May 2017. After the meeting, Robert Peek announced his decision to step down as non-executive director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fagron. The Board of Directors decided to appoint Koen Hoffman as Chairman and to co-opt Veerle Deprez as independent non-executive director. The formal appointment of Veerle Deprez will be proposed to the next shareholders meeting of Fagron.