As theme director sustainable processing responsible to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and healthy food system by developing innovative transition programmes. Main themes are Net Zero Carbon, upcycling side streams, redesign of ingredients and the protein transition.

Advisor in the development of a clear sustainability vision and strategy. Extensive operational and strategic experience. Long track record in developing and implementing sustainability strategies in agriculture, energy, water and circularity. Experienced in transitions in complex, multistakeholder environments.

Globally responsible for the development and implementation of sustainability strategies on Carbon Footprint, Renewable Energy, water, waste and circular economy for all 160+ breweries and maltings. Created vision of emission free and circular supply chain from "barley to bar": starting in agriculture, malt processing, beer production, packaging materials, cooling and logistics up to final consumer. Initiator and architect of ambitious Net Zero Carbon program for all breweries and maltings by 2030 and full supply chain by 2040. Initiated and developed "Agricultural Roadmap 2030", together with 10 suppliers in 8 countries to test, roll out and scale up new low Carbon farming practices.

Albert Maltings is a Heineken owned malting company located south of Antwerpen. Malting barley is sourced in France, UK, Denmark and Sweden, converted into malted barley and delivered to Heineken operating companies worldwide. Albert Maltings is the center of malting knowledge within Heineken and responsible for improving quality and operations in all other Heineken maltings.Turned the Belgium malting plant into the worldwide benchmark on operational performance. Leading in sustainability: lowest Carbon Footprint, lowest water footprint, >95% of barley sustainably sourced and >70% waste reduction. Improved operational performance of other 10 maltings in Europe, Africa and Americas by organising visits, meetings, reports, dashboards, trainings and courses.

Supply Chain Manager Innovation at Heineken Beer Systems, Operating Company responsible for development, supply chain strategy and supply chain execution (sourcing, purchasing, planning, production, distribution and quality) of all innovations, e.g. Beer Tender, Draught Keg and horeca innovations. Solved quality and supply problems by supplier improvement programmes and reshoring.

Responsible for purchasing of raw- and packaging materials, machines, building and utilities, logistic services and sea freight transport and Non Product Related for The Netherlands and export volumes. Improved performance by centralising, reorganising and professionalising all purchasing activities in The Netherlands.