Matthijs Van Hunen
About Matthijs Van Hunen
Matthijs Van Hunen serves as the Sales Director for Chicopee Wipes at Berry Plastics, where he leads a team of international sales professionals. With extensive experience in product development and project management across various companies, he focuses on innovation and strategic implementation to enhance business growth.
Current Role at Berry Plastics
Matthijs Van Hunen serves as the Sales Director for Chicopee Wipes at Berry Plastics, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he leads a team of international sales professionals, focusing on maintaining and growing business relationships with distribution partners. His responsibilities include generating demand from large end-users, ensuring that the Chicopee Wipes product line meets market needs and expectations.
Previous Experience in Product Development
Prior to his current role, Matthijs worked at Polymer Group Inc as the Product Development Manager for Wipes EMEA from 2014 to 2016. He was responsible for overseeing product development initiatives in the wipes sector. His earlier experience includes a position as Product Development Manager from 2012 to 2014 at the same company, where he contributed to product innovation in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Career Background in Project Management
Matthijs has a diverse background in project management, having worked as a Project Manager at Medair in Switzerland from 2003 to 2004. This role involved managing various projects aimed at improving operational efficiency. Additionally, he served as Programme Support at Zoa in the Netherlands from 2010 to 2012, where he supported program initiatives and contributed to project success.
Education and Training
Matthijs studied at Windesheim from 1997 to 2000, where he completed his education over a three-year period. His academic background provides a foundation for his subsequent career in product management and sales, equipping him with the skills necessary for his roles in various organizations.
Skills and Expertise in Innovation
Matthijs is passionate about innovation in products, services, and processes. He possesses skills in both strategic and hands-on implementation, which he utilizes to achieve ambitious results. His expertise includes using tools such as the stage-gate process, TRIZ, mind mapping, and incubators to drive innovation and connect people and resources to meet business needs.