Daan Kessels

Daan Kessels is an experienced professional currently serving as Division Manager at Orion Engineering since November 2021, overseeing the Research & Development division in the High-Tech and Automotive sectors, while leading a team of Business Managers and Technical Professionals. Prior roles at Orion Engineering include Senior Business Manager and Business Manager, focusing on account management within the technical sector. Previously, Daan held a commercial position at De Jong & Partners B.V., worked in kitchen staff roles at Restaurant Diverso, and completed a thesis at Fortuna Sittard examining visitor engagement strategies. Additionally, Daan has experience as an Allround Online Marketer at Cross Internet and has held an internship in online marketing. Daan's educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Commercial Economics from Fontys University of Applied Sciences, complemented by a minor in Financial Planning and earlier qualifications in Marketing & Communication and Sports Fitness Instruction.