Harmen Kruijt

Harmen Kruijt has a diverse work experience spanning from 2004 to present. Harmen started their career at Akzo Nobel, where they held various roles such as Business Controller and HR Manager in the Industrial Chemicals division. Harmen then transitioned to the role of Global Commercial Manager and later as Business Manager at AkzoNobel's Coil Coatings department, where they were responsible for profit and loss, strategic accounts, and sales growth. In 2015, Kruijt joined Euramax as the Marketing & Sales Director, overseeing global sales and marketing operations. Harmen later became the COO in 2017 and currently holds the position of CEO since April 2019. Kruijt has a track record of achieving double-digit sales growth and improving contribution margin in their roles.

Harmen Kruijt has a comprehensive education history spanning from their VWO studies at Marnix College in Ede, where they attended from 1992 to 1998. After completing their VWO, they went on to pursue a Master's degree in Business Administration and Corporate Finance at Erasmus University Rotterdam, which they successfully obtained in 2004. Subsequently, from 2006 to 2008, Harmen enrolled in Maastricht University and completed their Master of Finance and Control degree.

In order to enhance their expertise, Harmen engaged in further professional development opportunities. For instance, in 2010, they attended INSEAD and participated in a General Management program. Additionally, in 2012, Harmen chose to further refine their sales abilities by attending the Sales Performance Group of FranklinCovey. Lastly, in 2014, they attended IMD for a program called Orchestrating Winning Performance.

These educational experiences demonstrate Harmen Kruijt's commitment to continually expanding their knowledge and refining their skills in various fields, including finance, control, business administration, corporate finance, sales excellence, and general management.