Martijn van Zanten

Technology Deployment Lead at Shell

Netherlands

About

Chemical Engineer with a commercial mindset and an established background in Chemicals Manufacturing. I have a track record of value delivery through collaborating with all layers of the organization. I have had the opportunity to translate commercial strategies into engineering solutions and love to apply this skill in the petrochemical sector to thrive through the energy transition. I like finding strengths in others and coach them to get the most out of themselves and their careers. Curious to learn and share information on the energy transition (views are my own).

Experience

  • Shell (12 yrs 4 mos)
    • Technology Deployment Lead
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      As Technology Deployment Lead for Chemicals & Products Technology I am at the forefront of transitioning new technologies from development to deployment, ensuring seamless integration of R&D, business and sites. A key focus area is Plastic Circular Economy (PCE) technology, where I will oversee the optimization of the MDU in Moerdijk and future deployments of the upgrader technology.

    • Strategic Portfolio Advisor
      Jun 2022 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      As Strategic Portfolio Advisor for Chemicals, Downstream Processes and Bio Technology organisation I drive and monitor the implementation of Shell's strategy, mainly on sustainability, and support the P&T Technology Leadership Team including the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to maximize value delivery to the business from its technology investments.

    • Process Evaluations Engineer
      Aug 2020 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

      As Process Evaluations Engineer I perform techno-economic evaluations and provid steers to R&D programs, business and strategy in order to develop new technologies and prioritize opportunities in the areas of Chemicals, New Energies and CO2 abatement.

  • Intern at Shell
    Jul 2013 - Oct 2013 · 4 mos

    As an intern in the technology group I was working on an improvement project to decrease the emissions of the MSPO process.

  • T.S.V. 'Jan Pieter Minckelers' (Eindhoven)
    • Member of the advisory board
      Sep 2011 - Mar 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Providing the current board of advice and initiate discussions within the association, particularly regarding the association policy.

    • Chairman of the 53rd Board
      Jun 2010 - Sep 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Leading a group of six fellow students. Responsible for the implementation of the management agenda, general management of the association and organization of several activities.

  • Student Advisor of the Faculty Board at Eindhoven University of Technology
    Jun 2010 - Sep 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Part of the Faculty Board and Faculty Council of the department. Giving advice on student issues and policies within the department.