Jacob Starrenburg

Jacob Starrenburg is an experienced professional in the field of engineering and project management, currently serving as Group Lead for Motion Control & Physics at VDL Enabling Technologies Group since September 2018. Jacob has a solid background in project management and technical roles within various industries, including significant positions at FrieslandCampina, where responsibilities included managing CAPEX projects and overseeing technical departments. Prior experience includes roles at Concorp BV focused on technical improvements and energy infrastructure, and Sensata Technologies, where Jacob was involved in operations and project management for automotive sensor manufacturing. Jacob's career began at Unilever, leading production teams in the ice cream sector and managing engineering projects. An academic foundation in Electrical Engineering with a focus on control engineering was established at the University of Twente, complemented by early military training.