Lucas van Casteren

Lucas van Casteren is an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in program and commodity management across various industries. Currently serving as Program Procurement Lead at VDL Enabling Technologies Group since July 2023, Lucas is responsible for leading procurement teams and driving process improvements for multiple generation stages and spares. Previously, at Philips from July 2017 to July 2023, Lucas excelled as Global Commodity Manager for third-party services, where contributions included developing value propositions for healthcare projects and supporting medical equipment installations. Prior roles at DAF Trucks NV involved managing global commodities for chassis and engine components, alongside interim procurement assignments. Lucas holds an MSc in Business Administration from Radboud University, along with certifications in Purchasing Management and a BEng in Business Engineering from Fontys University of Applied Sciences.