Experience

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  Dsm

  Jan 1985 - Jan 2002

  As ad-interim operational manager of the competence center my main responsibilities were: • Operational activities within the competence centre (e.g. resource management, housing)• Coaching of employees in personal and career development• Translation of a cultural change program into departmental change projects including implementation thereof In the role as project manager I was responsible for:• Translating customer needs into defined activities and projects• Engaging multi-stakeholders• Delivering objectives within time and budget

  • Ad-interim operational manager of competence center

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  • Project manager within Research & Development

    Jan 1985 - Jan 2000
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  Dsm polychemlab (now intertek)

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Team manager

  Main responsibilities as a team manager of resp. laboratory and supporting departments (logistics, purchasing, facility support, financial admin): • Managing department conform targeted financial result• Resource management• Guaranteeing quality & continuity of services • Team building and streamlining processes• Co-designing change programs related to outsourcing

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  Dsm dyneema

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2015

  Application development specialist

  Main responsibilities: Application Development program manager for the Aquaculture segment:• Identifying and translating needs into development projects for new applications & products• Steering on the execution of programs and connecting to multi-stakeholders globally• Creating engaged and committed multi-disciplinary teams.Product evaluation specialist: • Based on the evaluation of multi-disciplinary results, provide advice for effective market introduction• Crucial is connecting to experts with different scientific backgrounds. Being an authority for assigned fields of expertise: • Knowledge and competence building also on competition• Advising/training of colleagues, customers & end users• Representing Dyneema® via publications, lectures at conferences etc.DSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of UHMWPE fiber branded as Dyneema® , the world’s strongest fiber™ (www.dyneema.com) Show less

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  Polyscope

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  Product & application development manager

  • Manager of the Product and Application Development team for Engineering Plastics• Manage the product development process conform targeted performance and cost criteria, fitting within the development budget and timetable• Originate new product ideas in concert with customers’ needs and Polyscope’s business model in order to develop new products• Management of product portfolio, product life cycle, profitability management, product stewardship and raw material, product & process releases• Set the strategic vision for existing products and development of new products• Resource management and team building Show less

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  Polyscope polymers b.v.

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Program manager

  Main responsibilities:• Design and implement as a member of the strategic review team the strategic review process and responsible for bringing human resource management to a more professional level• Shape dedicated Quality resp. Human Capital teams.

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  Polyscope polymers, a vertellus™ company

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  Manager human capital center at polyscope

  • As manager of the Human Capital Center lead Human Resource Management, Office Management and Marketing & Communication• Design and implement, aligned with the company strategy and values o the refreshing vision on human capital management o the strategic HR multiyear plan and Marketing & Communication roadmap • Introduce a talent management approach and related processes, procedures and best practices• Coach the team in achieving both organizational as well as their personal objectives in a vital, fun manner• Perform day-to-day Human Resource respectively and Marketing & Communication activities and be a sparring partner for all employees• As a management team member jointly responsible for Polyscope’s strategy development and execution. Participant in the acquisition team• Responsible for the integration of Human Capital Center related activities after Polyscope was acquired by Vertellus in January 2022.POLYSCOPE POLYMERS , A VERTELLUS COMPANYPolyscope, a business unit of the Vertellus Group, is the global leader in research, product development, production and supply of styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymers and derivates. Show less

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  Zuyd hogeschool | zuyd university of applied sciences

  Jan 2023 - now

  Opleidingsmanager applied science academie