Aris Derksen

Managing Director Europe at Blue Diamond Growers, Inc.

Aris Derksen has extensive work experience in business development and management, particularly within the beverage industry. Aris has held various roles in different companies, including Blue Diamond Growers, where they served as Managing Director Europe and Commercial Director Europe. Aris has also worked at Route 66 Beer, Toast Ale Ltd, THIELMANN - The Container Company, Frugalpac - simply recyclable, Close Brothers Brewery Rentals, Marqués de Griñón, Bodegas Garvey, and Schuler St.Jakobskellerei A.G. Throughout their career, Aris has been responsible for global business development, brand building, strategic restructuring, and expanding international distribution. Aris has a strong background in the European, US, and Pacific Rim markets.

Aris Derksen completed a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Economics & Law at Tilburg University from 1981 to 1985. Before that, they attended RSG 't Rijks Bergen op Zoom for high school from 1979 to 1981. Prior to high school, they attended Penta College Spijkenisse (Blaise Pascal) from 1975 to 1979 and Markenburgschool Geervliet from 1969 to 1975. In addition, Aris Derksen has obtained various certifications including Anti-Bribery and Corruption 2014, Anti-Money Laudering 2014, Complaint Handling, Conduct Risk 2015, Data Protection 2015, Fraud Prevention 2015, Information Security Awareness 2015, and Treating Customers Fairly 2015 from institutions such as Thomson Reuters and Close Brothers.

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Timeline

  • Managing Director Europe

    January, 2022 - present

  • Commercial Director Europe

    February, 2020

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