Debat | Career Talk
Career Talk with Wim Klop
- Wim Klop, Integration Lead Science & Research at dsm-firmenich
- Ilse Huijskens
- Datum
- dinsdag 4 juni 2024
- Tijd
- Bezoekadres
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Gorlaeus Building
Einsteinweg 55
2333 CC Leiden - Zaal
- Atrium
Let op: dit event is Engelstalig
Have you thought about your ambitions after your graduation or promotion? Come and get some inspiration from Wim Klop! In a talk show setting, he will discuss his impressive career at one of Holland's largest international companies – dsm-firmenich, previously Royal DSM – and answer audience questions.
The Career Talk will take place on 4 June at 16.00h in the Gorlaeus Building. The talk show will close with announcing the winner of dsm-firmenich’s Krijn Rietveld Awards. Afterward, there will be light refreshments.
All students and staff of the Faculty of Science are welcome to attend. Registration is obligatory and will open in April.
For master students of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry and Life Science & Technology this event is considered a valid event as part of the Career Orientation module (AASCO (PBS) or WORK2 (LST/Chem)) and approved by your study program.
Do you want to attend?
Registration for this event is obligatory. The registration will open in April.
Register (not yet possible)About Wim Klop
Wim Klop, a trained chemist, joined legacy DSM in 1984 and has held leadership roles in many business areas, such as R&D, Innovation, Project Management, Intellectual Property, and more. Notably, he served as Chief Operating Officer for DSM China from 2010 to 2014 and later as interim Chief Technology Officer in 2016/2017. From 2019 to 2022 he was Vice President of R&D for Food & Beverage and leading the Biotech Center. In 2022/2023 he was Vice President of Science & Innovation Portfolio & Strategy. Post the DSM and Firmenich merger, Wim now focuses on leading the integration of the Science & Research teams from both companies.
The Krijn Rietveld Award: stimulating innovation in Data Science and Life Sciences
Did you know that dsm-firmenich awards the best MSc thesis and the best scientific article by PhD students or post-docs in the field of life sciences, health science, biotech, or environmental health science with a data science component? Wim will reveal how you can become eligible for these prestigious prizes and will also announce the 2024 Krijn Rietveld Award winners.
Fun fact: Royal DSM originated from the Dutch State Mines. After closing the mines, the company evolved from producing bulk chemicals to more bioscience-based solutions while keeping the original abbreviation of the company name. As of 2023, the company completed a successful merger with the Swiss taste and fragrance company Firmenich. As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries, with a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees. and revenues of more than €12 billion.