Ries Haverkamp

Ries Haverkamp is an experienced professional in quality management and environmental safety, currently serving as the Director of European Quality, Environment, Safety & Health at Interface since August 2012. With a career spanning over two decades, Ries has held various positions, including Manager of the Quality Department and Head of Quality Engineering at Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Europe, where responsibilities focused on troubleshooting and improving manufacturing processes. Prior roles include Quality Engineer at DHL Exel Supply Chain and Operations Manager at Gezu b.v., emphasizing expertise in quality management systems and operational efficiency. Ries holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Management of Technology and Innovation from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht.