Frans Horjus
About Frans Horjus
Frans Horjus is the EAME Sales Director for Finished Lubricants at ExxonMobil, with nearly 30 years of experience in the marine industry and a focus on customer relationship management.
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Frans Horjus currently serves as EAME Sales Director for Finished Lubricants at ExxonMobil.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Since 2021, Frans Horjus has been working as the EAME Sales Director, Finished Lubricants at ExxonMobil. His role involves managing and strategizing for the sales of finished lubricants in the Europe, Africa, and Middle East (EAME) regions. He operates out of the Brussels Metropolitan Area.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Frans Horjus has held several significant positions during his tenure at ExxonMobil. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Global Marine Lubricants Director in Brussels Area, Belgium. Prior to that, he worked as the Global Marine Lubricants Manager and Director at ExxonMobil Marine Ltd. in Houston, Texas Area from 2015 to 2018. He also served as the Global Aviation Sales Manager from 2012 to 2015 and as the L&S Customer Service Manager EAME from 2009 to 2012. His earlier positions included roles such as Global Sales & Business Development Manager in 2008-2009 and Cluster Sales Manager, Nordic from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Frans Horjus has a diverse educational background. He studied Advanced Global Leadership Program at Thunderbird School of Global Management in 2008. In 2005, he completed a course in Virtual and Cultural Management from INSEAD. He also earned a Marketing Management diploma (NIMA A/B) from NHL Hogeschool between 1995 and 1997. His foundational education in Marine Engineering was obtained from Noordelijke Academie voor Scheepvaart & Techniek (Merchant Marine Academy) between 1984 and 1988.
Background
Frans Horjus has amassed nearly 30 years of experience in the marine industry. Starting his career as a Service Engineer at Westfalia Separator from 1989 to 1991 and as a Marine Sales Engineer at Mobil Oil from 1991 to 2000. He then transitioned through various roles at ExxonMobil specializing in fields such as marine, aviation, and customer service management. His background reflects a strong focus on customer relationship management and addressing challenges related to vessel productivity and efficiency. He has worked extensively in both Europe and North America, offering him a global perspective on the marine industry.