James Smeets

James Smeets is an experienced recruitment professional currently serving as a Senior Corporate Recruiter at LyondellBasell since July 2023. With a robust background in talent acquisition, Smeets has held key roles at various organizations including Braskem as a Talent Acquisition Partner for Europe and Asia, Energy Resourcing Europe Ltd as Recruitment Lead, and multiple positions at Strohm, focusing on high-end Thermoplastic Composite Pipe manufacturing for the oil and gas industry. Prior experience includes significant recruitment positions at WTS Energy, OMV, and ASC International, where Smeets demonstrated expertise in identifying talent and business opportunities within the energy sector.