Horst, Limburg, Netherlands
I’m passionate about shaping the future of tailings and mining by bringing people together around a clear vision. I thrive on turning long-term goals into shared ambition—creating alignment, energy, and momentum across teams and functions. I believe true strength comes from collaboration. We don’t always have to see eye to eye, but mutual respect is fundamental to building trust and delivering sustainable results. My focus is on advancing innovative technologies and practices that make the mining industry safer, more sustainable, and more responsible. At the same time, I stay closely connected to operations—I feel most at home on site, working alongside teams with boots on the ground, translating ideas into practical impact. For me, leadership is about combining vision with presence: setting direction, empowering people, and making progress tangible.
Globally responsible for the development of tailings and backfill solutions as well as reprocessing of tailings
Project manager for project logistics and costing Setting up a supplier network in the Czech Republic
Setting up a machining production facility in Codlea, Romania on behalf of Speciaalwerk Venray and responsible for costing and sales of the machined products
Project engineering and project management for various projects of which 2 years at the location of Rockwool in Roermond.