Douwe Braakman

Douwe Braakman is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in factory management, maintenance, and process improvement across various industries. Currently serving as Factory Director at Oatly since September 2021, Douwe previously held the position of Maintenance Manager at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS from May 2018 to September 2021. Douwe's expertise in LEAN and TPM methodologies was honed as Team Leader at STRABAG-ZÜBLIN, focusing on process improvements in construction settings. Prior roles include WCM (TPM) Manager at FrieslandCampina, where Douwe implemented programs that significantly boosted audit scores, and various positions at Tetra Pak, involving responsibility for complex coating and printing processes. Douwe's career began with an internship that led to a graduate role at Daimler AG. Douwe holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Avans University of Applied Sciences and has a strong educational background from St. Ignatiusgymnasium.