Toine Cleophas is an experienced professional in the engineering and maritime sectors, currently serving as Director of Damen Digital Solutions B.V. since 2006. Prior roles at Damen included Research Manager, Project Manager Research, and Project Engineer Research. Previously, Toine worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at IHC Engineering & Renovation from January 2004 to March 2006 and served as Project Engineer at TMS Technical & Maritime Services B.V. from January 1999 to January 2002. Early career experience includes a position as Naval Architect at Bayley Technogroup. Toine holds a Master of Science degree from Delft University of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, obtained between 1993 and 1998.