Wim Klop

Wim Klop has a extensive work experience in various roles at DSM and its subsidiaries. Wim began their career at DSM as Vice President of R&D in 1998 and held this position until 2002. From 2002 to 2010, they served as Vice President of Intellectual Property. In 2011, they became Vice President of DSM Expert Center Asia and later transitioned to the role of Chief Operating Officer for DSM China from 2012 to 2014. From 2014 to 2019, they served as Vice President of Value Assurance Review and Risk Management. During this time, they also took on the position of Interim Chief Technology Officer from 2016 to 2017. From 2019 to 2022, they held the positions of Vice President of DSM Biotechnology Center and Vice President of R&D Food Specialties. From 2022 to 2023, they served as Vice President of Science & Innovation Portfolio & Strategy and Vice President of R&D Food & Beverage. Currently, they are working as an Integration Lead for Science & Research at DSM-Firmenich, starting in 2023. In addition, they held the role of Director at DSM IP Assets BV from 2003 to 2011.

Wim Klop has studied Chemistry, Physics, and Biotechnology at Utrecht University. Additionally, they have pursued Chemical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology.