Filip Cornelissen
About Filip Cornelissen
Filip Cornelissen is a Process Lead at Canonical, with over 20 years of experience in business operations and supply chain management. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as Chemtura Corporation, Softonic, and Rackspace, and possesses expertise in process improvement methodologies.
Current Role at Canonical
Filip Cornelissen has been serving as a Process Lead at Canonical since 2023. His role is based in Skelmorlie, Scotland, and he operates in a remote capacity. In this position, he focuses on enhancing operational processes and improving efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Chemtura Corporation
Filip Cornelissen worked at Chemtura Corporation in various roles from 2000 to 2008. His positions included Customer Service Representative, Master Data Coordinator & Demand Manager for Industrial Chemicals EMEA, Process Excellence Team Leader for Manufacturing across the UK, France, and The Netherlands, and Process Excellence Leader for Logistics EMEA. His tenure at Chemtura provided him with extensive experience in supply chain operations and process excellence.
Experience at Rackspace
Cornelissen held multiple roles at Rackspace, the Open Cloud Company, from 2008 to 2013. His positions included Inventory Analyst & Consultant, Process Excellence Deployment Leader, and Sales and Support Operations Manager. These roles contributed to his expertise in business operations and process improvement within the technology sector.
Education and Qualifications
Filip Cornelissen has a diverse educational background. He studied English and Dutch Philology at KU Leuven and obtained an MBA in Business Administration and Management from The Open University. Additionally, he achieved a Professional Diploma and a Professional Certificate in Management from The Open University. His studies also included an exchange program at Aarhus University in English Philology and Comparative Literature.
Leadership and Skills
Cornelissen exhibits strong leadership qualities, demonstrated through his experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring teams. He possesses expertise in strategic deployment of process improvement methodologies, including Business Process Re-engineering and Continuous Improvement. His skill set includes analytical, program, project, and change management, as well as training and group facilitation.