About us

MSc in Economics complemented with INSEAD Executive Education. Extensive track record in supply chain, trading & risk management with P/L responsibility including CCO and CEO positions at a listed development company. Previous international work experience at Cargill, Vopak and BHP. (Effective November 1, 2021)

MSc in Industrial Engineering complemented with INSEAD Executive Education. Approximately 20 years of significant growth experience in sizeable M&A, trading and capital projects in the energy sector globally. Previous work experience at Shell, ExxonMobil and Yokogawa Electric.

BSc in Mechanical Engineering. Developed, engineered and managed over 100 complex production facilities worldwide over a period of more than 25 years. Previous work experience at Eneco (Utilities) and ABB (Power Generation) with specialism in biomass plants.

Worked in several SeniorManagement and Executive roles for Philips, Siemens, Zumtobel and Momentum Capital. Extensive scale-up experience in Europe and Asia building new businesses across the Lighting and Portable Audio portfolio.

PhD in Physics. Philips Research: Displays, large-scale simulations, EUV Lithography, Blu-Ray, re-writeable disc. Technical Management: LG, Philips Displays, Philips Lifestyle. Start-ups and scale-up: LED start-ups Lemnis, Carus and Seaborough. Inventor with many patents to his name and author of scientific publications and conference contributions.

MSc in Mechanical Engineering. Significant operations, maintenance and project delivery experience (including financial analysis & reporting assignment) gained at ExxonMobil refining & supply operations. Previous work experience at ExxonMobil In Europe and UNICEF (voluntary worker) in Madagascar.

Developed and implemented brand positionings and marketing communication strategies for industry leaders and scale-ups with hypergrowth goals. Active member of leadershipteams for the past 10+ years.

MSc in Human Movement Sciences, enhanced with Occupational Hygiene. Extensive experience in establishing, implementing and maintaining policy and managing risks in the field of safety, health, environment and quality, gained at shipyards, production sites and construction projects. Previous work experience at Tata Steel and at Boskalis Nederland & Damen (as consultant).

BCom., MBA Nyenrode (NL) and Simon Business School (US), complemented with Nima-C and Vlerick Executive Education. Over 30 years of international experience in marketing, business development, sales, turnaround and M&A within both SME and listed companies. Latest working experience in VP positions at Aliaxis (BE) and a CEO position at a Venture Capital fund (NL).

PhD in Physics. Venture capital: director of three pioneering funds. Invested in 22 companies on sustainability and clean energy. Served in roles as Chairman and Board member. Leading Chairman of IPO on the London Stock Exchange of USA-based pioneer in sustainable agricultural products.

PhD in Environmental Politics. Member of the EU Parliament (15 years): European legislation on energy, climate, environment, and the internal market. Member of International Advisory Bodies.

MSc Technology. DNV, Nuon, Engie: international experience in M&A, finance, and business development in renewable energy. Acclaimed leader in sus tainable biomass supply chain development for industrial applications.