Kees Riphagen

Kees Riphagen has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. Kees started their career at Akzo Nobel in 1977 and worked their way up to become the Director of Marketing & Sales. Kees then moved on to Toyo Ink America, LLC, where they served as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for three years. After that, they took on the role of General Manager at Industrial Colours and Chemicals, Ltd. In 2006, Kees joined JDSU Authentication Solutions as a National Account Manager, responsible for Brand Enhancement. Later, they became the Sales Director at OpSec Security, where they oversaw the holographic division. Kees retired from work in 2018 and is currently a Climate Reality Leader at The Climate Reality Project.

Kees Riphagen earned their B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Avans University of Applied Sciences, where they studied from 1972 to 1976. In 1987, they pursued an MBA in Marketing at Webster University, completing the program in 1988. Before their university education, Kees Riphagen attended RHBS Zwolle from 1964 to 1968, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.