Mathijs Benard

Mathijs Benard is an accomplished operations management professional with extensive experience across multiple industries. Currently serving as the Head of Operations for Westfalia Fruit, Mathijs oversees key departments within Central Europe, including Production and Logistics. Previous roles include Operations Manager at AB Ludvig Svensson and Continuous Improvement Specialist at Lely, where Mathijs utilized Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Additional experience encompasses positions as a Continuous Improvement Expert at Nature's Pride and Process Analyst at DSW Zorgverzekeraar, where Mathijs implemented process improvements. Mathijs began a career in sports as a professional football player with SBV Excelsior and has a robust educational background, including a Master's degree in Organization Studies from Tilburg University and multiple Lean Six Sigma certifications.