Joep Grippeling has extensive experience in the engineering and management sectors, currently serving as COO at Danieli Corus since 2008. In addition to this role, Joep has held various positions including Manager Engineering, Manager Mechanical Engineering, Project Engineer, and Mechanical Engineer within the same company. Prior to joining Danieli Corus, Joep worked as an R&D Engineer at AmbaFlex Specialty Conveyors from 2007 to 2008, focusing on the development of specialty conveyors. Joep holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Werktuigbouwkunde from Hogeschool INHOLLAND Alkmaar (2005 - 2007) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrieel Product Ontwerpen from Haagse Hogeschool/TH Rijswijk (2000 - 2004).