Lionard Joosten

Lionard Joosten is a skilled professional with extensive experience in quality control, research, and development within the chemical and biobased industries. Currently serving as QC/R&D Manager and Quality Control Team Lead at Royal Herkel since November 2022, Lionard previously held roles such as Researcher at Wageningen Food & Biobased Research, where technical leadership was provided in several EU funded projects focused on the chemical synthesis of novel biobased platform chemicals. Past positions include Global Registration Manager at Keva - Fragrances, Flavours & Aroma Ingredients, Development Scientist at PFW Aroma Chemicals B.V., and Technician Tires & Rubber at Arizona Chemical, where innovative rubber additives were developed. Academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in applied science, specializing in Chemistry from Hogeschool Utrecht, complemented by internships at VU University Amsterdam and Wageningen UR.