Ewoud Van Der Linden
About Ewoud Van Der Linden
Ewoud Van Der Linden is a CFC Analyst for Operational Excellence EMEA at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2013. He has a background in customer service leadership and project management, and previously owned Vivax Navitas.
Work at Kennametal
Ewoud Van Der Linden has been employed at Kennametal since 2013, currently holding the position of CFC Analyst Operational Excellence EMEA. In this role, he is responsible for planning, time schedules, and budgeting for the global project involving a cloud-based telephone system. He has utilized his international project management skills to lead a global team in this initiative. Prior to his current position, he served as the Team Leader for Customer Service from 2010 to 2013, where he developed a unique role as a Customer Service Analyst, which was established through his initiative.
Background
Ewoud Van Der Linden has a diverse professional background that includes ownership of Vivax Navitas from 2005 to 2010 in Etten-Leur, North Brabant, Netherlands. He also worked as a Sales Manager at Albert Heijn from 1998 to 2002 in Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands. His educational journey includes studying at Hogeschool van Amsterdam, where he achieved a degree in Communicatie from 1998 to 2000, and at Markizaat College, where he studied Werktuigbouwkunde from 1993 to 1998.
Education and Expertise
Ewoud Van Der Linden's educational background includes studies at Hogeschool van Amsterdam, where he focused on Communicatie, and Markizaat College, where he studied Werktuigbouwkunde. His expertise in project management is evident in his current role at Kennametal, where he leads complex projects and has automated data collection and processing systems, resulting in daily automated reports for stakeholders.
Achievements
At Kennametal, Ewoud Van Der Linden has made significant contributions, including the automation of the data collection and processing system, which has led to substantial cost savings. He serves as a project leader and programmer for the rollout of a complex cloud-based telephone system across the global organization. His initiative in creating the Customer Service Analyst position demonstrates his proactive approach to improving operational efficiency.