Erik Bentschap Knook

Erik Bentschap Knook is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development within the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer at Eternal Sun since January 2016, Erik previously held several key positions at Avantium from September 2004 to December 2015, including Sr. VP Sales & Marketing and COO of the Catalysis business unit. Erik's responsibilities spanned strategy development, contract research, and systems sales, as well as business development in North America. Erik began their career at Pall Medistad BV, advancing from Account Manager to Sales Manager and ultimately Manager of Sales and Development. Erik holds a BSc in Business Administration from Inholland University of Applied Sciences, obtained between 1989 and 1994.