Ralph Claessens

Ralph Claessens is an experienced sales leader specializing in business development, with a focus on the Benelux and German markets. Currently serving as the Sales Leader at LRQA since May 2021, Ralph manages strategic key accounts and oversees tender, contract, and sales processes. Previously, as Commercial Manager at DNV GL from August 2019 to April 2021, Ralph was responsible for sales management and achieving annual sales objectives in the Benelux region. Ralph also held several roles at Lloyd's Register, including Commercial Manager and Senior Sales Manager, where responsibilities ranged from managing large tender processes to developing new business opportunities. Earlier in his career, Ralph co-founded Image Doors and held sales positions at Sony Chemicals B.V. and DSM Food Specialties B.V. Ralph holds a BA in Economics from De Haagse Hogeschool and completed MBO at Economisch Lyceum Eindhoven.