Jaap de Vries

Jaap de Vries is an experienced professional in operations management, procurement, and logistics, currently serving as Business Unit Manager BBI at van der Heide since October 2023. Previously, Jaap managed operations at Olmix Group, overseeing sales, purchasing, logistics, and production for Plant care and Animal care. Jaap's earlier roles include Head of Sales Administration at Melspring International B.V., Operations Manager at Agrifirm Plant Deutschland GmbH, and various positions within Agrifirm, including Assistant Product Manager for fertilizers. Jaap holds a degree in Middle Management from Hanze and has a background in agricultural education from AOC Terra and Ubbo Emmius. Notable achievements include a focus on sustainability through the reuse of waste streams at Olmix and Melspring.