Derk Oorburg

Derk Oorburg is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in quality assurance and food safety within the meat industry. Since September 2005, Derk has served as Director of Quality Assurance and Director of the Result Delivery Office at Vion Food Group, leading central quality assurance efforts in the Netherlands and overseeing strategic project tracking as part of the company's "Building Balanced Chains" initiative. Additionally, Derk holds the position of Group Quality Manager at GLOBALG.A.P. and has previous experience as a Board Member for the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality, where an internship led to the development of a national contingency plan for African Swine Fever. Derk’s educational background includes a Master's Degree in Veterinary Medicine from Utrecht University and a specialization in Food Science from the European College of Veterinary Public Health.