Rene Smit

Rene Smit has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Most recently, in 2021, they joined Safic-Alcan as the Business Development Director for Adhesives & Industrial Specialties. Prior to that, from 2014 to 2021, they held the position of Business Development Director Europe at Langley-Smith & Co Ltd. Before that, from 2013 to 2014, Rene worked as a Management Consultant at Argentum BV. From 2006 to 2013, they were employed by Eastman Chemical BV, where they served as the Global Strategic Account Director and Chairman of Pensionfund E-Way. Additionally, they held the role of General Manager for Coatings EMEA at Eastman Chemical BV from 2006 to 2009. Beginning in 2001, Rene worked at Eastman Chemical EMEA Ltd as the General Manager for Adhesives EMEA.

Rene Smit obtained a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences, where they studied from 1977 to 1981.