The Randstad, Netherlands
Experienced Head of Projects & Engineering with a strong track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex, high‑impact projects within the biotechnology, industrial, and oil & energy sectors. With more than a decade of experience managing engineering teams, project managers, and large investment portfolios, I specialize in shaping and executing capital project strategies that drive growth, sustainability, and operational excellence. At Koppert Biological Systems, I lead the Projects & Engineering organization, overseeing building projects, process installations, packaging technology, climate control systems, and the technical infrastructure that supports Koppert’s global production expansion. I collaborate closely across departments to develop future‑proof, innovative, and sustainable solutions that optimize production processes and safeguard a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment. Previously, I led multidisciplinary project teams in the marine, industrial, and oil & gas sectors, delivering integrated systems such as hydraulic powerpacks, sampling systems, helicopter fueling systems, and specialized control systems for offshore applications. Core strengths - Leadership of engineering and project management teams - Capital project portfolio & strategy - Multidisciplinary project execution - Technical installations, production facilities & utilities - Sustainability-driven engineering - Stakeholder management & cross-functional collaboration - Energy, gas, and industrial systems expertise - People development & organizational growth Driven by curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, I enjoy building teams, systems, and projects that make a measurable impact.
At Koppert Biological Systems, I lead a multidisciplinary team of (lead) engineers and project managers. In this role, I am responsible for managing the portfolio of all our buildings, building-related installations, (packaging) machines, and climate control systems for the cultivation of microbiology and macrobiology. I collaborate closely with various departments to develop innovative and sustainable technical solutions that support and optimize our production processes. With my team, I ensure the efficient execution of projects, continuous improvement of installations and systems, and the safeguarding of a safe and future-proof working environment. Our focus is on realizing Koppert's growth ambitions, with sustainability and innovation at the core.
Head of project’s department and together with my team of projectmanagers responsible for portfolio of the expansion and modification of all Koppert production facilities. Projects are multidisciplinair and can be found in the field of building construction, offices, fermentation plant, rearing facilities, greenhouses and energy distribution within the plant.
Head of the projects department at Doedijns BV. and member of the Management Team. Responsible for managing a team of 7 project engineers and project managers in completing integrated systems for the Marine, Industrial and Oil&Gas industries. Examples of the various systems are : hydraulic powerpacks, sampling systems, helicopter fueling systems.
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