Matthijs Agricola is a seasoned professional in the photonics and semiconductor industries, currently serving as a Senior Account Manager at SMART Photonics since April 2024, focusing on customer success within the pure-play Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) domain. Prior to this role, Matthijs held various positions at Merck Group, including Global Business & Semiconductor Cleaning Products Platform Manager, where responsibilities encompassed leading the cleaning products division and developing business strategies for specialty gases. Matthijs also served as a Global Business Marketing Manager in the Etch & Clean team for Semiconductor Materials, spearheading global strategy and alignment initiatives. Earlier experience includes a role as Market & Strategy Manager for Europe at Versum Materials and several consulting positions at Accenture. Matthijs possesses a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from Delft University of Technology.