Charon Harrewijn - van Wijngaarden

Charon Harrewijn - van Wijngaarden is an experienced professional in the food technology industry currently serving as Plant Manager at Th. Vergeer & Zonen B.V. since October 2022, overseeing daily operations at the production location. Prior experience includes a role as Operations Manager at Upfield, where responsibilities involved managing a large operations team and navigating a significant factory closure. Other positions at Upfield encompassed Technology and Innovation Manager and Supply Chain Portfolio & Innovation Coordinator, focusing on innovation projects and factory implementation. Earlier roles include research internships and quality assurance, augmented by a strong educational background with a Master’s Degree in Food Technology from Wageningen University & Research and a Bachelor's Degree in Food Innovation and Management from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.