Peter Couwels

Helping growers to partner with nature I Director Operations

Berkel en Rodenrijs, South Holland, Netherlands

About

I am an experienced professional with a demonstrated history in the biological crop protection industry, and a lifelong career in Operations Management. I have a deep knowledge of developing and mass producing biological control agents. My passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement and innovation always has been the common thread throughout my work. Along the way I have gathered extensive experience in a variety of skills, like: Change Management, Innovation and Sustainability, Continuous and Process improvement, Portfolio and Project management.

Experience

  • Koppert (Berkel en Rodenrijs, Zuid-Holland, Nederland)
    • Director Operations
      Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

      In this role I remain responsible for the same fields of expertise as in my previous role. In addition, the Global Supply Chain organization and Koppert’s Technical Department has been added to my responsibilities. Together with my team, I use my knowledge, expertise and global network to develop and implement plans and strategies to achieve company goals.

    • Business Unit Manager Macrobials
      2018 - May 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos

      In this position I was responsible for all international macrobials production sites, as well as for (Macro) Research and Development (R&D) and Total Quality Management (TQM).

    • Production Manager
      Aug 2013 - Dec 2017 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Biobest Sustainable Crop Management (4 yrs 7 mos)
    • General Manager
      Sep 1997 - Jul 2000 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Assistant Production Manager
      Mar 1996 - Aug 1997 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Freelance Researcher
      Jan 1996 - Mar 1996 · 3 mos

      • Sponsored by Biobest NV and in cooperation with the University Ghent