Hayo De Vries
About Hayo De Vries
Hayo De Vries is the Planning Section Chief at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in emergency preparedness, safety, and organizational development within the oil and energy industry.
Professional Experience at ExxonMobil
Hayo De Vries has extensive experience working at ExxonMobil in various capacities. Since 2019, he has been serving as the Planning Section Chief for the EAME/AP region. Prior to this, he took on the role of Regional Emergency Preparedness & Response Advisor in Budapest from 2018. From 2015 to 2018, De Vries worked as a Safety, Security, Health, and Environment Manager for EAME/AP. Notably, between 2013 and 2018, he also coordinated the Regional Emergency Response Team for EAME/AP as a Volunteer Unit Coordinator. His roles further extend to being a Safety, Security, Health, and Environment Advisor for Europe from 2013 to 2015, and earlier as a Safety, Health, and Environment Advisor at the ExxonMobil Business Support Center from 2009 to 2013.
Educational Background
Hayo De Vries has a notable academic background with a Master’s Degree in Comparative European Social Studies from London Metropolitan University, completed in a year from 1999 to 2000. Before his Master's, he achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Cultural Development from Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim, where he studied from 1994 to 1999. This solid educational foundation has contributed significantly to his professional pursuits in safety, health, and emergency management.
Former Consulting Roles
Before joining ExxonMobil, Hayo De Vries operated as a self-employed consultant in Budapest from 2001 to 2007. During these six years, he likely honed his skills in organizational development and consulting, which later translated into his various advisory and managerial roles at ExxonMobil. His consultancy work paved the way for his in-depth understanding and management of safety, security, and health environments in the oil and energy sector.
Expertise in Emergency Management
Hayo De Vries brings a wealth of expertise in emergency management and incident command. As the Planning Section Chief since 2019, he has been actively involved in incident planning and resource status management. His competencies encompass supervising Unit Leads and members of the Planning Section and managing demobilization processes during incidents. These responsibilities underscore his proficiency in handling complex emergency preparedness and response scenarios within the oil and energy industry.