Thijs Rathbone van Meurs

Thijs Rathbone van Meurs possesses extensive experience in the coffee industry, currently serving as an Inside Sales representative at Cropster since May 2023 and as a Business Consultant at Collaborative Coffee since June 2022, where assistance is provided to small and medium-sized coffee roasteries for food safety compliance and business process optimization. Previously, Thijs held roles such as Business Process Expert at Jacobs Douwe Egberts Professional and Lead Roaster/Quality Manager/Raw Material Buyer at Bocca Coffee. Thijs began the journey in the coffee sector at Allpress Espresso, starting as a barista and evolving through various roles. A background in breakdancing teaching and earlier employment in food service further showcases a diverse skill set, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Entertainment Management from Inholland University of Applied Sciences.