The Randstad, Netherlands
Business Unit Director and Senior Operations Leader with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and asset‑intensive industrial environments in international organizations. Proven track record across food, feed & agricultural manufacturing (bulk and FMCG), refining, petrochemical and tank terminal businesses. Extensive experience in multi‑site, multi‑country operations. Leading complex organizations at COO‑level scope through growth, transformation, and change with accountability for P&L, operations, safety, people, and performance. Strong background in strategy development and execution, operational excellence, safety leadership, efficiency and reliability improvement. Known for building and developing strong leadership teams, translating strategy into measurable results, and driving continuous improvement in demanding industrial environments. Experienced at board level industry representation. Pragmatic and hands‑on by nature. Open and honest, ethical, and decisive. Comfortable leading change while staying close to the operation. A people‑oriented leader with a strong eye for business fundamentals, customer value, and long‑term sustainability, embracing innovation where it truly adds value. Driven by the growth and development of people and organizations. Curious, reflective, and motivated by continuous personal development and expanding my own comfort zone.
Chane. The new name for the Koole Tank Terminals Group. Chane operates 21 terminals across 6 European countries and is organized in 3 different Business Units. The BU Yellow consists of 12 terminals across 3 countries with the main focus on vegetable and animal oils, fats and derivatives.
Dutch Association of Tank Storage Companies
MVO - The Netherlands Oils and Fats Industry MVO is committed to oils and fats in a sustainable world, is partner in achieving a balance between People, Planet and Profit and represents 95% of companies in the Netherlands that are active in the production, processing and trade of vegetable and animal oils and fats. It represent the interests of the industry in contacts with the government, politics, social organizations, science and media.
Dutch Association of Tank Storage Companies
Responsible for the Tank Terminals in Belgium & The Netherlands. Leading the LBC digital transformation program. About LBC: LBC Tank Terminals, with its headquarter in Belgium, is an independent operator of midstream and downstream bulk liquid storage facilities for chemicals, oils and refined petroleum products currently owning and operating a global network of terminals with a combined storage capacity of 2.3 million m³. Our global footprint consists of facilities located in Europe and the US serving over 300 customers including all major players. Our goal is simple. We aim to provide our customers with the safest, most reliable and efficient tank storage and logistical systems. Together with our highly knowledgeable personnel, we ensure that there is no such thing as a dangerous product – at least not when under our care. www.LBCTT.com