Dirk Vidts

Dirk Vidts is an accomplished professional with significant experience in the industrial sector, currently serving as the CEO of Hannecard nv since November 2015, where the company specializes in roller coverings and engineered rubber and polyurethane parts. Additionally, Dirk has been the President of BeuginGaray since January 2019, a company focused on protecting process equipment from harsh corrosion environments. Previously, Dirk held the position of General Manager and Managing Director at Kalker Paper, now Hannecard Paper, from January 2004 to September 2015, overseeing operations related to roller lining and technical part manufacturing. Dirk's career began at ETERNIT - ETEX group from 1995 to 2003, where roles included Export Sales Manager and Project Manager. Dirk holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry and an engineering degree in Chemical Engineering from Ghent University.