Thijs van der Velden

Thijs van der Velden is an experienced EHS professional currently serving as the EHS manager at James Hardie since August 2025. Prior to this role, Thijs held positions as an EHS specialist at Cargill from June 2023 to July 2025, and as an Arbo & veiligheid adviseur at Timber and Building Supplies Holland N.V. from February 2018 to May 2023. Earlier in Thijs's career, experience as a veiligheidskundige at FSS Security from December 2011 to February 2018 contributed to a solid foundation in safety management. Thijs's educational background includes ongoing studies at Kader Group since October 2022, a degree in Veiligheidskundige from Avans University of Applied Sciences (2004-2008), and attendance at Koning Willem I College (1999-2004). Additionally, Thijs is pursuing a degree in Explosieveiligheid at Paltrockatex from February 2025 to May 2025.