The Koolen Industries expert team members.

Kees is an investor & entrepreneur with a passion for making technology accessible. He started Koolen Industries in 2019 after his success with Uber and Booking.com

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Robert brings years of experience in directing large, diverse teams toward a common goal. Combining prior experience as CEO at VSH with his chemical engineering background and extensive knowledge of the energy & construction industries make him an invaluable addition to the Koolen team.

Jos has more than 30 years of experience in the energy sector (from IT developments to future energy systems) and supports Koolen Industries’ renewable energy strategy. He has an education in biology, finance, IT, and energy.

Sjoerd has a passion for connecting technology and business models. His physics & econometrics education, and experience in M&A and finance, give him a unique advantage in his role at Koolen Industries.

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Tara is an experienced global HR leader with expertise in various industries and regions. She excels in aligning business growth with strategic people management, fostering engaged teams, and driving growth organically and inorganically, adding significant value to the Koolen Industries team.

Ybele has extensive experience in (financial) executive positions. In his role as CFO for Koolen Industries, Ybele combines his financial skills with his ability to think from a business and human perspective.
 

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Jurgen is a registered accountant and finance control expert, with years of experience in accounting firms as well as a stint as a financial controller within the construction industry.

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Niels is responsible for finding and raising capital from governmental institutions for Koolen Industries. He was educated at the University of Twente and is a specialist in the area of subsidies and grants.

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Ahmed adds a wealth of entrepreneurship and financial expertise to the Koolen Industries team. Having built 4 successful businesses from the ground up and served as CEO of Nebras Power, Ahmed looks after promising investments for Koolen Industries.

Marlien brings many years of professional expertise to her role as Head of Marketing including strategic development, talent retention, and team growth management. Her passion for a cleaner, greener energy future led her to Koolen Industries.

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With extensive experience as an accountant and consultant, Britt ensures that our financial reporting is tightly organised. In addition, Britt helps several of our group companies with their annual financial cycle.
 

Kevin has been working on green hydrogen and derivatives for the energy transition since 2017, with a focus on ammonia, including four years as a PhD student. Previously, Kevin worked at Proton Ventures, the ammonia company within Koolen Industries.