Hugo Vuurens

Hugo Vuurens is a seasoned professional in business development and strategic management, currently serving as the VP of Business Development at CJ BIOMATERIALS, Inc. since February 2022. Vuurens also contributes as a consultant and board member for BioplasticWise, advising various start-ups and companies in the bioplastics sector. Previous experience includes roles as VP Sales & Business Development at Total Corbion PLA and Senior Business Director Bioplastics at Corbion, where efforts led to significant growth in several market segments. Vuurens has held advisory board positions in companies such as Rinos BV and Polymac BV, focusing on innovation and strategic guidance. With a strong educational background including an MBA from IMD Switzerland and an MSc in Chemistry from Delft University of Technology, Vuurens combines extensive industry expertise with a commitment to sustainable practices in bioplastics and materials science.