Frank Dees

Frank Dees serves as the R&D Equipment Technology & Single Serve Appliance Portfolio Manager at JDE Peet's, where responsibilities include overseeing innovations for coffee appliances, equipment technology roadmapping, and sustainability initiatives, while leading a team of eight professionals. Previously, Frank held roles at JDE and D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753, focusing on technology development for the professional and single serve markets, managing teams, and defining technology platforms. Frank began a career as a project manager at Koninklijke Olland Groep, specializing in hot beverage equipment. Educational background includes an Ing degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht.