Kevin Mannaerts

Kevin Mannaerts is a seasoned professional in operational excellence and production management with a rich history at Umicore, where current roles include Senior Vertical Start-Up Manager and Domain Manager for Operational Excellence since January 2018. In this capacity, Kevin Mannaerts supports the Vice President Operations, steering multiple operational departments towards enhanced performance in the Rechargeable Battery Materials business unit. Previous responsibilities spanned from guiding the startup of ITO rotary targets production to optimizing high yields and reducing waste. Educational qualifications include a mini-MBA in Business Administration from The University of Tulsa and an Industrial Engineering degree in Chemistry from De Nayer Instituut.