Ward Ripmeester

Ward Ripmeester is an experienced operations professional currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer at MakerVerse since September 2022, where the focus is on empowering industrial makers and producers. Prior to this role, Ward spent nearly a decade at Shapeways, progressing through various positions including Director of Global Supply Chain. Ward's earlier career includes significant roles at TNT Post UK, where responsibilities ranged from managing delivery teams to leading project management for the launch of a postal delivery network. Education includes a Master of Science in Global Business & Stakeholder Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, both from Erasmus University Rotterdam.