Klaas Hidde Kuipers

Klaas Hidde Kuipers is an experienced operations leader with a strong background in the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as Chief Operations Officer and a member of the Executive Committee at Royal Avebe since August 2023, Klaas previously held several key roles at Cargill from November 2012 to August 2023, including Operations Director for Cocoa & Chocolate Europe and WAF, and Regional Operations Lead for Chocolate Europe. Prior to Cargill, Klaas was Plant Manager at Royaan BV and Operations Manager at Van der Meulen - De Meesterbakkers. Early career experience includes positions at Mars and Tate & Lyle, where Klaas developed expertise as an Industrial Engineer and Area Manager. Klaas holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Groningen and completed a Black Belt certification in 2011.