Leo Smit

Leo Smit has extensive work experience in various companies and roles. Leo is currently serving as the CEO of Hy2Care BV since May 2019. Leo is also a co-founder of SkinDream, a company that improves sleep through textile products. Leo started this role in July 2019.

Before these positions, Leo was the Director and Founder of insightfully Innovate, which helps businesses grow through understanding their customers. Leo started this role in April 2016.

Leo also worked at Low & Bonar as the Venture Leader Advanced Cushioning, where they developed a new business segment called "Advanced Cushioning" utilizing company technology and introducing a new product called Enkair. Leo started this role in October 2016 and ended it in April 2019.

Prior to that, Leo worked at DSM in various roles such as Director of Innovation Partnership with Team Giant-Alpecin, Global Branding and Communications Director, and Director of Strategic Projects. Leo started working at DSM in 2010.

Leo also has experience working at DSM Biomedical as the Business Director of Implant Solutions and at DSM Dyneema as the Business Manager for the Medical segment and Manager of Business Development. Leo started working at DSM Biomedical in 2007 and worked there until 2010. Leo worked at DSM Dyneema from 1999 to 2006.

Leo's career began at DSM Research, where they held roles in PolyOlefin Process Technology R&D, Chemical Reactor Engineering, and Industrial Mixing. Leo worked at DSM Research from 1988 to 1999.

In summary, Leo Smit is an experienced executive and entrepreneur with a diverse background in innovation, business development, and leadership roles in various industries, including textiles, medical, and research and development.

Leo Smit completed their education in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology, where they pursued a Master of Science degree. Leo attended the university from 1982 to 1987.