Ellen Mulder's work experience includes positions in various legal roles. Ellen is currently serving as the Head of Legal at Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME), where they are responsible for legal risk management and supporting the business with legal matters. Prior to this, they worked as an Interim Legal Counsel at DPA Professionals and as a Legal Counsel (a.i.) at VanMoof. Ellen also served as the General Legal Counsel (a.i.) at GrandVision Benelux, providing advice and support to the company's Management Team. Ellen Mulder's earlier experience includes working as an Attorney At Law at both Evers Soerjatin and Houthoff, as well as holding positions at Vanilia, Kennedy Van der Laan, Ausma De Jong Advocaten, and Allen & Overy.
Ellen Mulder's education history includes the following:
- In 2022, Ellen attended Leiden University, where they studied Intellectual Property for a brief period.
- In 2021, they enrolled at Amsterdam Fashion Academy for a part-time course in Fashion Forecasting, Marketing & Buying.
- From 2017 to 2020, Ellen pursued their degree as an Advocaat at Beroepsopleiding Advocaten en Law Firm School.
- In 2013, they completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Strafrecht at Utrecht University.
- Additionally, in 2013, Ellen also obtained another Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Recht & Onderneming from Utrecht University.
- From 2009 to 2012, Ellen completed their Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree in Rechtsgeleerdheid, with an honors program at Utrecht Law College.
- Ellen Mulder attended Stedelijk Johan van Oldenbarnevelt Gymnasium from 2003 to 2009, completing their VWO education with a focus on Cultuur & Maatschappij (cum laude).
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME)
HCME is a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. and was established in 1972 in Oosterhout, The Netherlands. It is responsible for the manufacture, sales and marketing of Hitachi construction equipment throughout Europe. Hitachi produces the widest range of hydraulic excavators in the world, ranging from one-tonne minis to 800-tonne ultra-large mining excavators. Every single model delivers a smooth and productive performance, and is comfortable, safe and reliable. In addition to excavators, HCME also supplies wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks, crawler cranes and other equipment for special applications. HCME has three manufacturing plants in The Netherlands: a medium excavator and wheel loader factory in Amsterdam; and a mini excavator factory and special application factory, both located in Oosterhout. The Hitachi European Parts Centre is also located in Oosterhout. Successful operations at its European factories are allowing HCME to fulfil its business strategy and increase market share in each of its key markets. Hitachi’s mission to ‘think global, act local’ is reflected in its focus on customer needs and the Hitachi brand values associated with innovation and technology.