Ward Beekmans

Ward Beekmans is currently the Maintenance Manager at Refresco in Zoetermeer, where they lead a technical services team responsible for all maintenance activities within the factory. Ward's career began in operations management and logistics, earning a Master's degree in this field from Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. They have previously held positions at FrieslandCampina, where they worked as a Maintenance Engineer and Project Engineer, focusing on safety, quality, and reliability in maintenance processes. With a background that includes roles in analytics and quality assurance, Ward has developed strong skills in project management and process improvement throughout their diverse experiences.