Manuela van Leeuwen

Manuela van Leeuwen has over two decades of specialized experience in the fields of phytosanitary management, integrated pest management (IPM), and crop protection. Currently serving as a Phytosanitary Manager at Dümmen Orange since August 2002, Manuela has progressed through various roles, including Phytopathologist and Crop Protection Specialist. Prior experience includes a position as Quality Coordinator at Pothos Plant from 1997 to 2002. Manuela has furthered professional expertise through education, recently obtaining a Black Belt certificate from MKPC BV in 2023, and has completed advanced studies in plant protection and corporate social responsibility from institutions including Aeres University of Applied Sciences and Erasmus University Rotterdam. Academic qualifications include a degree in Biology with a focus on plant ecology from Universiteit van Leiden.