Erik van Wellen

Erik Van Wellen has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several decades. Erik currently holds the position of Commercial Director at Boskalis since July 2021. Prior to this, Erik founded Maverick Enterprise in August 2020.

Before their entrepreneurial venture, Erik worked at DEME, starting with the role of Commercial Diver & Instructor at Coxside Diving & Marine Centre from 1996 to 1999. Erik then progressed through various managerial and technical roles at DEME, including Project Engineer, Project Manager, Branch Manager, Resident Manager, Area Manager, Chief Technical Officer, and finally Project Director. Their tenure at DEME lasted from 1999 to 2020.

Overall, Erik Van Wellen possesses a wealth of experience in commercial development, management, and technical aspects within the maritime industry.

Erik Van Wellen has a diverse education history that includes degrees in Coastal Engineering and Maritime Civil Engineering. Erik earned a PhD in Coastal Engineering from the University of Plymouth in 1999 and an MSc in Maritime Civil Engineering from the University of Liverpool in 1995. Prior to that, they obtained an MSc in Industrial Sciences - Civil Engineering from Hogeschool Antwerpen in 1994. In addition, they have pursued management education, completing the AMP program at INSEAD in 2009 and the YMP program at INSEAD in 2003. Erik has also engaged in legal experience training and holds certifications from CIArb and FIDIC, although specific details about these training experiences are not provided.