Will Kools is a Team builder, innovator and optimist at MilliporeSigma. Colleagues describe him as "Will is an exceptional strategist, scientist, chemical engineer and leader. He is a proven innovator addressing customer needs and communication from early R&D through manufacturing. He never hesitates to challenge the status quo by using data and analytics. In working for and with Will for 20 years I have confidence in his ability to succeed in an array of technical leadership positions. His years of high level experience would be an asset to any organization.", "I have known Wil for over ten years now and have known him as a passionate, skilled engineer and leader with many accomplishments to his credit. A true science lover, Wil retains the credit for being the brains behind one of the organization’s most successful product development and launch. Wil leads by example; he is not afraid to challenge the status quo, and is prolific in coming up with ideas that drive strategic thinking and direction for the organization. He is fair and forthright in his feedback, willing to learn and go the extra mile in driving alignment and clarity on initiatives and projects. I’ve also known Wil to be relentless in the pursuit of people and skills development; he is constantly pushes the envelope to realize professional opportunities for his team, and openly adapts and executes on feedback", and "I highly recommend Will Kools for his technical expertize and scientific knowledge in the area of Bioprocessing. Will has over 20 years of industry experience in upstream and downstream bioprocessing, filtration, chromatography, and cell culture development. He is fantastic with clients from a wide range of focus areas, including mAb production, recombinant proteins, plasma and VGT, including CDMOs, large biopharma and small emerging biotechs. Will is an amazing colleague whose work ethic and professionalism are exemplary. He can successfully lead across different cultures, functions, and organizational structures. I have worked with him very closely since I joined MilliporeSigma almost a year ago as a Head of Commercial Bioprocessing in the Americas. Will has been instrumental in my own as well as the Commercial team's success and it is a great pleasure to recommend him!"