Diane Kiliaan Smits
About Diane Kiliaan Smits
Diane Kiliaan Smits is the Controllers Supervisor Benelux at ExxonMobil and serves as a Lid Raad Van Toezicht at Stichting De Cultuurkantine. She has over 20 years of experience in supervisory and analytical roles, focusing on the Benelux region.
Title
Diane Kiliaan Smits holds the position of Controllers Supervisor Benelux at ExxonMobil. She has been in this role since 2014 and is responsible for overseeing financial control processes in the Benelux region from her base in the United States.
Current Positions
Diane is concurrently serving as a Lid Raad Van Toezicht at Stichting De Cultuurkantine, beginning her tenure in 2015. She brings valuable insights to the organization, particularly in fostering youth empowerment through art and culture.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Diane has over 20 years of experience at ExxonMobil, holding multiple roles. She started as a Junior Business Analyst for Industry and Wholesale Benelux in 1991, eventually becoming the Local Business Expert within the SAP Implementation Team for Fuels Industry and Wholesale in 1999. Other notable roles include Sales Manager Marine Fuels Benelux (1998-1999), and multiple supervisory and project lead positions in customer service, fuels, and lubricants.
Education and Expertise
Diane holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management, Management Science, and Industrial Design from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She completed her studies between 1985 and 1991. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in both technical and managerial aspects, which she has applied throughout her extensive career at ExxonMobil.
Professional Background
Diane's career has been characterized by a strong focus on customer service, project management, and financial control within the fuels and lubricants industry. From handling CRM implementation projects to supervising customer service teams, she has demonstrated versatile leadership skills. Her experience spans various functions including analytical roles and supervisory positions, all of which have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the industry.