Tjeerd Van Der Meulen
About Tjeerd Van Der Meulen
Tjeerd Van Der Meulen serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain Management for Central Europe at Liberty Global, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in supply chain and management roles across various companies, including Wärtsilä and Honeywell.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Tjeerd Van Der Meulen serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain Management for Central Europe at Liberty Global. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and supply chain strategies. His role involves overseeing supply chain operations across multiple countries in Central Europe, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and market demands.
Previous Experience at Wärtsilä
Tjeerd Van Der Meulen worked at Wärtsilä in various capacities. He served as General Manager of Procurement and Logistics from 2005 to 2009 in Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland. Prior to that, he was the General Manager of Service Sales from 2002 to 2005, also in Winterthur. His tenure at Wärtsilä focused on enhancing operational processes and service delivery.
Career at Honeywell
Tjeerd Van Der Meulen's career at Honeywell spanned from 1995 to 2002. He began as the Factory Manager for Combustion Control in Emmen, Drenthe, Netherlands, where he worked for five years. He then transitioned to Zurich, Switzerland, to serve as the Business Unit Manager for Burner Boiler Control from 2000 to 2002. His roles involved managing production and sales operations.
Education and Academic Background
Tjeerd Van Der Meulen holds a Bachelor's degree from NHL Hogeschool, which he completed from 1978 to 1982. He furthered his education at the University of Groningen Business School (UGBS), where he earned a Master's degree from 1982 to 1986. His academic background provided a foundation for his career in supply chain management and operations.
Role at UPC Schweiz GmbH
Before joining Liberty Global, Tjeerd Van Der Meulen held the position of Director of Supply Chain Management at UPC Schweiz GmbH from 2009 to 2015. In this role, he was responsible for managing supply chain operations and optimizing logistics processes in Wallisellen, Zurich, Switzerland. His leadership contributed to improving the efficiency of the supply chain.