Raoul Starmans
About Raoul Starmans
Raoul Starmans serves as the Head of Sales EMEA & APAC at Toray Advanced Composites, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales and business development across various companies in Asia and Europe, including roles at Royal Ten Cate and Syntronic AB.
Current Role at Toray Advanced Composites
Raoul Starmans serves as the Head of Sales EMEA & APAC at Toray Advanced Composites. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions, focusing on expanding the company's market presence and driving revenue growth.
Previous Experience in Sales and Business Development
Prior to his current role, Raoul Starmans worked at Toray Advanced Composites as the Commercial Director APAC from 2018 to 2023. He also served as General Manager at TenCate (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. from 2016 to 2018. His career includes a position as Business Development Manager Asia at Royal Ten Cate from 2012 to 2016, where he gained significant experience in the Asian market.
Early Career in China
Raoul Starmans began his career in China, working as a Sales & Marketing Manager at Syntronic AB from 2008 to 2012. He also held the position of Project Manager for Special Projects at Amefa Stahlwaren GmbH from 2006 to 2008. His extensive experience in China has contributed to his understanding of the Asian business landscape.
Educational Background
Raoul Starmans studied at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Asian Business Management from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from Vlerick Business School, specializing in Business Administration, Economics, and Finance from 2009 to 2011.