Rick Duijvestijn

Rick Duijvestijn is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in management and optimization within the packaging and supply chain sectors. Currently serving as the International Implementation Manager at Koppert Biological Systems since August 2021, Rick previously held significant roles at Driscoll's from January 2012 to August 2021, including Packaging Manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, where responsibilities encompassed managing a €30 million packaging budget. Rick has also led major projects such as the $22 million JDA/Blue Yonder WMS implementation and the $2.5 million ERP system optimization program. Rick's earlier career includes positions as a Restaurant Entrepreneur at Brasserie Zeelust, Account Manager Europe at Fyffes, and a Sourcing Manager focused on maximizing profit for growers. Rick holds a Master of Science in Business Economics from Tilburg University and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Economics from The Hague University.