Yvonne Smak

Yvonne Smak is an experienced senior project director with a strong background in innovation project management in coatings, inks, and adhesives. Currently at Covestro since April 2021 and continuing with DSM Resins since March 2017, responsibilities include overseeing major innovation projects and managing large-scale laboratory renovations. Previous roles include project management for product innovations and resource management for R&D teams at DSM Resins and leadership positions at Avecia NeoResins and Zeneca Resins. Yvonne's academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Chemistry from Utrecht University, complemented by various internal training programs and consultancies in project management and Lean methodologies.