Jean Vandael

Jean Vandael is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in plant management and corporate technology administration. Currently serving as Plant General Manager at Kaneka Belgium NV since March 2016, Jean also holds the position of Manager Corporate Technology Administration at KANEKA Corporation, where responsibilities include the development of global management systems and best practices. Previous roles include Plant General Manager at KANEKA Modifiers Deutschland GmbH, where involvement in mergers and acquisitions, operations management, maintenance, and engineering was pivotal. With a foundation in operations management at Kaneka Belgium NV and experience as a maintenance engineer at BASF as well as a process engineer at Bayer, Jean has developed a robust portfolio. Jean holds a Masterclass in Next Generation Leadership from Antwerp Management School and has further education from KU Leuven, enhancing expertise in organizational leadership and change management.