Kristof Van Troyen
About Kristof Van Troyen
Kristof Van Troyen is a Business and Facilities Planner & CO2 Reduction Site Lead at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in engineering, safety, supply, and operations.
Title at ExxonMobil
Kristof Van Troyen currently holds the position of Business and Facilities Planner & CO2 Reduction Site Lead at ExxonMobil. He has been in this role since 2021, based in Antwerpen, Belgium. His responsibilities include overseeing business and facilities planning while driving initiatives aimed at reducing CO2 emissions.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Kristof Van Troyen has a long history with ExxonMobil, holding various roles over the years. He worked as the Business Team Lead C3 from 2018 to 2021, Instrument & Analyser Engineering Coordinator & Cybersecurity Advisor from 2016 to 2018, and Refinery Training Group Lead from 2014 to 2015. Before these roles, he served as the Design and Safety Coordinator in 2014, and was involved in assignments focused on margin improvement. His experience extends back to Production Planner, Design Engineer, and Process Engineer roles, showcasing a diverse and comprehensive understanding of ExxonMobil's operations.
Education and Expertise
Kristof Van Troyen has a strong educational background with a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from KU Leuven, which he attained in 2007. Furthering his expertise, he studied at the Antwerp Management School, achieving Preventieadviseur niveau 1 from 2014 to 2016. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in engineering, safety, and operations.
Specializations and Skills
Kristof Van Troyen specializes in Enhanced Process Safety and Flawless Operations, leveraging his extensive experience with ExxonMobil Management Systems and conducting audits. His skills include designing and implementing roadmaps towards CO2 neutral refineries, demonstrating his commitment to sustainability. Additionally, he possesses strong supervisory skills, focusing on coaching, goal setting, and people development, making him a valuable leader in various engineering and operational roles.
Leadership and Management Experience
Throughout his career at ExxonMobil, Kristof Van Troyen has held numerous leadership roles, including positions in engineering, safety, supply, and operations. His leadership journey includes being the Business Team Lead C3, and the Refinery Training Group Lead, among others. He is known for his ability to coach and develop teams while setting achievable goals and driving people development. His role in roadmap development towards CO2 reduction highlights his strategic thinking and commitment to environmental sustainability.