An Hagenaars

An Hagenaars is a seasoned professional in the field of chemical compliance and toxicology, currently serving as Purchase Manager for Cobalt at Umicore since October 2014, overseeing the global procurement of cobalt-related materials and managing relationships with Asian refinery partners. Previously, An held roles including Global Manager of Chemicals Compliance, where strategic oversight of compliance for a diverse global product portfolio was implemented, and Product Stewardship Manager & Toxicologist, focusing on regulatory compliance under EU REACH. An's academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Antwerp, complemented by extensive research experience, including the establishment of the 'Zebrafishlab' research facility. An has contributed to the scientific community through 14 peer-reviewed publications.