Ad Jespers

Ad Jespers has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Ad is currently serving as the Executive Director of Global Regulatory Strategy at Diversey since September 2017. Prior to this, from 2012 to 2017, they were the Director of Global Regulatory Affairs at Sealed Air Corporation. Ad also held the position of Director of European Regulatory Affairs at Diversey Inc for a year in 2011. Before joining Diversey Inc, Ad worked as an interim role at Unilever from May 2011 to August 2011.

Ad Jespers has a long history with Sara Lee, where they held various managerial positions over the course of 18 years. Their roles at Sara Lee included Director of Technical Services from 2005 to 2011, Manager of Safety, Environment & Information from 2001 to 2005, Manager of Product Evaluation from 1998 to 2001, Manager of Safety Assessments from 1995 to 1998, and Insecticides Registration Manager from 1993 to 1995.

Ad's career began at Wageningen University, where they worked as an Associate Researcher. Ad completed their PhD at Wageningen University and worked there from 1987 to 1993.

Ad Jespers completed a PhD in Agricultural Sciences from Wageningen University & Research in the years 1989 to 1993. Prior to that, from 1982 to 1987, they also obtained a PhD in Agricultural and Environmental Science from the same institution. Their previous education includes attending Odulphuslyceum from 1976 to 1982, although no degree or field of study is specified for this period.