Hielke Hoekstra

Hielke Hoekstra is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the engineering and development sectors. Currently serving as Category Manager for Watermanagement Solutions at Pipelife Nederland B.V. since April 2025, Hielke oversees critical solutions for flood prevention and water reuse. Previously, Hielke held various positions at Pipelife International from June 2003 to April 2025, including Application Development Manager in the Infrastructure category and Project Manager in Corporate Marketing and R&D, contributing to significant product developments in the plastic pipe systems industry. Prior to this, Hielke worked as a Physicist at Vredestein, focusing on tire material research, and as a Material Engineer at TNO, the Dutch research organization. Hielke's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology and a Doctorate in Applied Physics from the University of Groningen, complemented by executive education at Boston Business School.