Leon Beekmans

Leon Beekmans is a Senior Plant Chemist at Covestro, responsible for achieving quality targets and implementing technical controls to eliminate safety risks since April 2021. Previously, Leon held a similar position at DSM from 2018 to 2021, focusing on quality and process improvement. Leon's extensive experience in the coatings industry includes roles at AkzoNobel, where responsibilities ranged from product development of Trim paints to leading projects in various segments, including Aerospace and Automotive applications. Earlier positions include Technology Associate at Arizona Chemical, Development Associate at Acheson Colloiden BV, and a role as a Laboratory Technician at Rijksdienst voor Vlees en Vee. Leon's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Technology of Polymers from the University of Twente and a Master of Science in Polymer Chemistry and Technology from Eindhoven University of Technology.