Simon Van den Oever

Simon Van den Oever is a dynamic, impact-driven professional with 25 years of international experience in field sales, purchasing, operations, technical market development, and regulatory affairs within the commodity and specialty chemicals industries. Currently serving as the Global Key Customer Manager for Dow Consumer Solutions, Simon is responsible for strategic Tier 1 automotive customers and moldable optical silicones in Europe. They previously held various leadership roles at Akzo Nobel and Dow, achieving significant savings and driving innovative sourcing strategies. Simon is recognized as a respected leader, skilled in influencing and mobilizing commitment across multicultural teams. Simon holds multiple degrees from the University of Twente, including a Professional Doctor in Engineering and dual Master of Science degrees.