Geert-Jan holds an MSc in Color Application Technology and a BSc in Chemical Engineering, with a background in innovative technology development. At AkzoNobel, he transformed human color perception research into industry-leading software and measurement tools. Since joining ANDRITZ Gouda in 2021, he has led the Turbex extraction technology from prototype to industrial-scale. Today, he drives all innovation projects within ANDRITZ Gouda and leads application research for Turbex extraction solutions.