Ilja Van Wilpe
About Ilja Van Wilpe
Ilja Van Wilpe is the EAME Ground Fuels Product Manager at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in managing the fuels value chain and a focus on low emission fuels and renewables.
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Ilja Van Wilpe holds the position of EAME Ground Fuels Product Manager at ExxonMobil. He has been in this role since 2023.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Ilja Van Wilpe currently works at ExxonMobil as the EAME Ground Fuels Product Manager. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the management of ground fuels across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. His focus includes managing the entire fuels value chain, with an emphasis on low-emission fuels and renewables.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Ilja Van Wilpe served as the Product Offer Advisor at ExxonMobil from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he was the Fuels Marketing Manager for the BeNeLux region from 2020 to 2021. These roles have provided him with extensive experience in the fuels industry, enhancing his expertise in various market segments.
Education Background
Ilja Van Wilpe's educational background includes a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering & Management Science from Eindhoven University of Technology, obtained between 1993 and 1997. He also holds a degree in AOT Process and Production Control from Hanze, completed between 1988 and 1992. His early education was completed at CNS Hasselt, where he studied from 1976 to 1982. Additionally, he earned a degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in 2010.
Expertise and Industry Experience
Ilja Van Wilpe has extensive expertise in managing the fuels value chain, particularly focusing on low-emission fuels and renewable energy sources. His career at ExxonMobil has involved significant responsibilities in the European, African, and Middle Eastern markets. Known for his ability to connect people and foster collaboration, he emphasizes synergy within team environments.