CTO, Non Executive Director and senior business leader driving innovation in high-tech industries. International orientation and hands-on experience in Europe, Asia, North America and East Africa. Track record that includes developing and launching new product lines (hardware and software), commissioning two production facilities and realizing innovation and growth in startups, SMEs and MNCs. Experience in technology development, growth strategy and M&A. Passionate about building teams and developing talent, on the work floor and as a volunteer mentor. Engineering degrees from MIT and the TU Delft, Executive MBA from INSEAD, fluent in English and Dutch.Since November 2024 CTO at Fairphone, an Amsterdam-based electronics company that is disrupting the industry by changing how devices are built and produced. We’re making a positive impact across the value chain in mining, design, manufacturing and lifecycle, whilst expanding the market for products that put ethical values first. Check out our fair and futureproof earbuds, headphones and smartphones.Since 2023 member of the Board of Directors of ReFuels, a publicly listed company that is driving heavy goods transport in Europe towards a low carbon future.