Matthijs V.

Lubefluencer & Motorcycle guy. Technical manager with business skills - or the other way around. Lubricants | Compressor | New Energy | Oil & Gas | Automotive | Chemical | EMEA

Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

About

"Bridging the gap between technology and commerce" Engineer by education, market specialist by experience. I have a knack for innovative developments, with a special interest in new energy. Educated as an Automotive Engineer and thereafter in International Business. Technology and B2B do have my interest, as well as the legal aspects of business. Direct business, but also experience in Distributor Management. So far I have 20 years of experience in the international automotive, energy and chemical industry. Oil majors like Shell and Chevron tutored me how to analyze and develop markets in a structured way. Startups like BioMCN / Bio-Methanol taught me the dynamics of small and young organisations. It is my passion to contribute to the (technical and business) development of companies and its products with a distinctive "edge", albeit technically, economically or environmentally. Knowledge: R&D Testing Product Introduction Sales of technology Distributor development Business Management Experience: Lubricants Oil & Gas New Energy Renewable Energy Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering I welcome requests to link and it would be greatly appreciated if you describe why you would like to link or what I can do for you.

Experience

  • The Lubrizol Corporation (Full-time · 5 yrs 3 mos)
    • OEM Manager - Industrial Lubricants
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      Managing OEM approvals for Lubrizol's additive packs, which are essential to produce some of the world's largest lubricant brands. Focus on Industrial Gear Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Turbine Oil and Grease.

    • OEM Liaison Manager - Compressor Lubricants EMEA
      May 2021 - Apr 2025 · 4 yrs

      - lead innovative technical projects with compressor manufacturers - assist oil companies to develop their compressor lubricants portfolio - focus on natural refrigerants, heat pumps, CO2 compression, H2 compression, hydrocarbon gas compression

  • Motorcycle journalist (as a side job) at MotoPlus Magazine
    2006 - Present · 20 yrs 7 mos

    Specialized in publications on sport bikes, track tests and technical innovations. Preference for tyre introductions and race participation.

  • Account Manager North West Europe - focus on OEM's at Chevron
    Oct 2013 - Apr 2021 · 7 yrs 7 mos

    As a member of the European Sales team I am the lead contact person international / OEM accounts of Chevron-Texaco Lubricants in Europe. Responsibilities: - Contract negotiations of national, European and global deals - Leading global Proof of Performance projects - Coordinating Texaco lubricants and coolants approval processes at OEM's Markets: - Power Gen: gas engines, gas turbines, steam turbines, power plants - Diesel engine OEM's: first fill, after market, private label - Compressor manufacturers: gas compression, cooling compressors, air compressors. Reciprocating, vane and screw types. - Gear manufacturers - Automotive sector, as well passenger cars as commercial vehicles

  • On behalf of BioMCN: member of Executive Committee of CEFIC's Methanol sector at Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council)
    2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs

    CEFIC - Conseil Européen des Fédérations de l'Industrie Chimique . I represented BioMCN in CEFIC's methanol sector. That sector team coordinates the responses of methanol industry towards EU government, for example regarding: -REACH -Toxicity classification of methanol

  • Product & Sales Manager BioMethanol - Chemical industry at BioMCN
    Dec 2010 - 2013 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    BioMCN used to be active in the promotion and production of 2nd generation renewable biofuels and Biobased chemicals. BioMCN was an exciting start-up, operating the world's largest 2nd generation biofuels and biobased chemicals facility that does not compete with the human food chain. Reporting to the CCO, I am responsible for P&L of conventional methanol. Turn-over >100M euro. First task was a restructure of the sales department, including a divestment project. Responsible for sales of Bio-Methanol in Germany (the largest fuel market in Europe) and for global accounts. Additionally, I am responsible for the sourcing of logistics, like shipping, rail and road transportation contracts. On behalf of BioMCN I am member of the REACH methanol committee. Represent BioMCN on trade conferences like IP (International Petroleum Week), EPCA and IMPCA.