Hendrik van Dam

Hendrik Van Dam is an accomplished Innovation Manager at Nouryon since September 2015, overseeing strategic RD&I and Technology development projects while implementing new project governance structures for large innovation initiatives. Prior experience at AkzoNobel from March 2002 to September 2015 included roles such as Manager of QHSE & Process Technology, Site Director ad interim, and Commissioning & Start Up Manager, where Hendrik led teams in continuous improvement, investment projects, and operational strategies, achieving significant savings and enhanced safety performance. Additional experience spans positions in process engineering, maintenance management, and a brief internship at Procter & Gamble. Hendrik holds an MBA in Industrial Management and Economics from Blekinge Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Groningen.