Thomas Bassens

Regional Principal Manager EMEA at Barentz

Ghent Metropolitan Area

About

Commercially driven professional with a strong background in specialty ingredients, business development, and strategic partnerships. Passionate about bridging innovation and market needs, helping customers transform technical possibilities into successful and sustainable products. Experienced in developing long-term relationships with both customers and suppliers, identifying new business opportunities, and operating in dynamic international markets. I enjoy working in environments where entrepreneurship, collaboration, and operational excellence come together to drive meaningful growth and lasting impact. Recognized for a pragmatic, people-oriented approach that combines commercial insight with a genuine curiosity for innovation, market trends, and customer success. Motivated by creating value at every level — for customers, partners, and teams alike.

Experience

  • Barentz (7 yrs 4 mos)
    • Regional Principal Manager EMEA
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      As Regional Principal Manager for the Personal Care division in EMEA at Barentz, I oversee the strategic and operational collaboration between Barentz and our key partners, Ashland and Roquette. My role encompasses reporting & analysis, product management, strategic planning, building strong principal relationships, market & product expertise, and sales coordination to drive business growth and success.

    • Sales Manager Benelux - Personal care
      Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs

    • Sales Manager Personal care & Home care - Benelux & France
      Apr 2019 - Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Barentz is a leading global life science ingredients distributor. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes premixing, blending, ingredient formulation and ingredient testing from its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific. Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 60 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America, and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of €1.85 billion, the company employs around 1,750 people worldwide and serves over 21,000 customers. For more information visit: www.barentz.com

  • Sales & Marketing Manager at Fiers
    Jan 2015 - Mar 2019 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Fiers nv is distributor of lab equipment, disposables, chemicals, enzymes, life science products and personal protective equipment. We are official dealer of high quality brands such as Novasina, Fedegari, Carl Roth, Panreac, Carlo Erba, Memmert, Kern, Biolife, Hach Lange, Interscience, Liebherr and many more…

  • Sales Representative at Fagron Belgium
    Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Sales Representative pharmacy - ACA Pharma