Gerben Sikkema

Gerben Sikkema is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as Manager Group Technology (New Energy) at Damen since January 2025. Prior roles include Head of Engineering Department and Project Manager for CAD/PDM Implementation at Damen Yachting, as well as Manager Engineering CRO/OTC at Damen. Gerben's career began at Tetra Pak as a Mechanical Engineer, followed by positions at Cordis and Betelgeuze, where expertise was developed in engineering and project management across various industries including naval architecture and food production. Gerben holds a B. Eng in Mechanical Engineering from NHL Hogeschool and a diploma in Mechanical Engineering from MTS Leeuwarden.