Robert W. Croes II (Aruba)

Robert W. Croes II is an Aruban business executive and entrepreneur, best known as the Managing Director of Antraco Aruba Group and an active leader in Aruba’s commercial and civic sectors.

Key aspects of his career and public roles include:

• Antraco Aruba Group: He leads this prominent Aruban multi-branch family enterprise. The group operates across commercial office technology and printing systems (as a key regional partner for brands such as Canon), retail, wholesale distribution, and commercial real estate development.
• Aruba Chamber of Commerce: He has served in executive leadership for the Aruba Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kamer van Koophandel en Nijverheid Aruba / KvK), including roles on the Daily Board and as Vice President.
• Educational and Civic Governance: He previously served as President of the Board of Stichting Middelbaar Onderwijs Aruba (SMOA), the foundation responsible for overseeing major secondary education institutions on the island, including Colegio Arubano. He has also been involved with the Aruba Trade and Industry Association (ATIA) and various local civic service organizations.
• Modernization & Digital Initiatives: Under his leadership, Antraco has collaborated on regional development and innovation programs such as partnerships through the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator aimed at improving digital project management and coordination across public and private entities in Aruba.