Eric Berkhof: "Success in our sport has just become incredibly difficult ..." (part 1)

Anyone stepping into the stunning headquarters of the Van Mossel Automotive Group in Waalwijk will feel more like they are walking into a museum than an office foyer. A bronze sculpture immediately catches the eye: two men striking a deal with a traditional handshake, as if standing on a historic horse market. They are the company's founder, Mr. Van Mossel, and Drik Berkhof, Eric Berkhof’s father. The inscription reads: 'Distinctive, respectful, and protective of relationships.' These were the core values of fifty years ago, and they remain the principles by which top entrepreneur Eric Berkhof lives and does business today—both in the automotive industry and at the absolute pinnacle of the equestrian world.