Defenture B.V.
Roel Grooten is the Chief Technology Officer at Defenture B.V. since May 2023. Prior to this, Roel worked at Lightyear from July 2018 to May 2023, holding positions as Head of platform LY0, Vehicle Architect, and Lead Engineer. Before Lightyear, Roel gained engineering experience at Donkervoort Automobielen from February 2009 to June 2018. Roel holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in various fields from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht.
Defenture B.V.
Defenture is an innovative driven and dynamic designer and manufacturer of special light vehicles for military, law enforcement and specialist. Our vehicles are appreciated by – and sold to the Dutch MOD’s special infantry units. Defenture’s unique design and process driven manufacturing processes provides opportunities for close cooperation with the best local partner(s) to ensure strong partnerships for local potential projects. Strong partnerships which contributes to local prosperity and economic growth and also minimize costs and lead-times. Defenture is ISO 9001 (2015) and AQAP 2110 certified and our process driven philosophy is captured in the “Defenture design and manufacturing technology process”. Which is based on LEAN management principles and international quality standards.