Ruud Overbeek (Rudolf)

Ruud (Rudolf) Overbeek has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Ruud (Rudolf) is currently working as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Relationships at FoodChain ID, a position they have held since December 2019. In addition, they serve as a Non-Executive Board Member at edloomio since January 2020.

Prior to their current roles, Overbeek worked at Decernis where they held various positions, including Chief Business Development & Strategy and Member of the Board. Decernis is an information company that offers products for regulatory compliance and risk management. Ruud (Rudolf) was with Decernis from April 2013 to February 2017.

From 2017 to 2019, Overbeek served as a Steering Committee Member for the Texas Committee for Autonomous Systems Technology (TXCAS), a non-profit organization focused on advancing autonomous technologies in Texas.

Before that, Overbeek had an extensive tenure at Intertek, where they held several leadership positions. Ruud (Rudolf) was Vice President of Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals in North America from August 2013 to February 2017. Ruud (Rudolf) also served as Vice President of Global Health, Environmental & Regulatory Services, Global Director, and Global Project Director during their time at Intertek. Ruud (Rudolf) was with the company from August 2003 to February 2017.

Overbeek also has experience in education and non-profit work. Ruud (Rudolf) served as the Director and Treasurer of the Dutch Language and Culture Education Foundation NTC De Eekhoorn from 2009 to 2017. This foundation aimed to provide Dutch language classes to students with a Dutch and Belgian background.

Earlier in their career, Overbeek held positions at Avantium Technologies B.V. and ABB Lummus Global Inc, where they worked in roles related to operations, technology, and technology development.

Overall, Ruud (Rudolf) Overbeek has a diverse background in corporate development, strategy, board membership, autonomous technologies, regulatory compliance, education, and non-profit work.

Ruud (Rudolf) Overbeek's education history begins in 1978 when they attended Hendrik van der Vlist, where they completed their Gymnasium-beta degree. From 1984 to 1990, they pursued their tertiary education at Utrecht University, earning both their MSc and Drs degrees in Chemistry. Following this, Ruud continued their academic journey at Utrecht University, completing their Doctorate/PhD in Catalysis from 1990 to 1994.