Arie Kleingeld

Arie Kleingeld is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in various roles spanning over four decades in education, management, and operational excellence. Currently serving as an Officieel Actieve Pensionado, Arie has a notable history with ss Rotterdam as a volunteer since 2016. Previous positions include Reisbegeleider at ANWB, where Arie facilitated tourist trips across Europe, and Chairman of Lean Six Sigma Nederland, fostering knowledge exchange among Lean Six Sigma professionals. At KPN, Arie held multiple key roles including Business Excellence Lean6sigma Programma Manager, where significant savings of 25 million euros were achieved through the implementation of Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Arie’s early career included teaching Radiocommunication and Mathematics at Hogeschool Rotterdam and serving as a Radio Electronic Officer in the merchant navy. Academic qualifications include an M.Sc. in Telecommunications and a First Class Radio Officer degree.