David Vanaken

David Vanaken has extensive work experience in the chemical industry. David began their career at Momentive Specialty Chemicals in 1996, where they held various roles including Technical Specialist, Market Development Manager, and Versatics Technical Service Manager Americas. In these roles, they were responsible for regional technical support, managing a technical service laboratory, and market development for emulsion polymers in the decorative coatings and construction industry. Since 2015, they have been with Hexion Inc. as the Global Technology & Marketing Director for Versatics.

David Vanaken attended Avans University of Applied Sciences from 1995 to 1996, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Prior to that, they studied at Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg from 1992 to 1995, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. It is unclear if they pursued a specific field of study during this time. Additionally, they also obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg, although the exact dates are unknown.