Ad Velders
About Ad Velders
Ad Velders serves as the Director of Supply Chain EMEA at Insmed Incorporated, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in supply chain management across various healthcare and logistics companies, demonstrating a strong focus on process optimization and customer service.
Current Role at Insmed
Ad Velders serves as the Director of Supply Chain EMEA at Insmed Incorporated, a position he has held since 2019. He operates from the Utrecht Area in the Netherlands. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions, focusing on optimizing processes and ensuring efficient delivery of products.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Insmed, Ad Velders held several key positions in supply chain management. He worked at Incyte as Head of Supply Chain Europe from 2016 to 2019 and at ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in the same capacity from 2013 to 2016. His earlier experience includes serving as Customer Service & Supply Chain Manager at Hospira from 2004 to 2008 and as Business Development Manager at TNT Logistics from 1999 to 2004.
Education and Qualifications
Ad Velders studied at HAN University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.). His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in supply chain management and customer service.
Expertise in Supply Chain Optimization
Ad Velders has demonstrated expertise in supply chain optimization through the initiation of a continuous improvement program based on Six Sigma principles. His experience includes managing customer service centers and leading the transfer and integration of operations, including the implementation of an ERP system.
Sector Expertise and Skills
Ad Velders possesses sector expertise in healthcare, particularly in disposables, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. He also has experience in the apparel and electronics industries. He is skilled in building teams capable of managing high volume requests while ensuring customer satisfaction and quality of work.