Benoit Formesyn
About Benoit Formesyn
Benoit Formesyn is the Director of Commercial at Northvolt, with a diverse background in project management and engineering services across multiple continents. He has held significant roles at major companies including Anheuser-Busch InBev, SABMiller, and Cargill, and possesses multilingual capabilities.
Current Role at Northvolt
Benoit Formesyn serves as the Director of Commercial at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing commercial activities and strategies within the organization, contributing to Northvolt's mission of advancing sustainable battery production.
Previous Experience at Anheuser-Busch InBev
Benoit Formesyn worked at Anheuser-Busch InBev from 1999 to 2008. He initially served as International Technical Support for three years in Leuven, Flanders, Belgium, before transitioning to the role of Senior Project Manager, where he spent six years managing various projects. His tenure at Anheuser-Busch InBev provided him with significant experience in project management within the beverage industry.
Expertise in Project Management and Engineering
Benoit Formesyn possesses extensive expertise in engineering services, project controls, risk management, construction management, and permitting. He specializes in construction safety and project delivery processes, emphasizing capital portfolio management and procurement. His skills are complemented by his multilingual capabilities, which include fluency in Dutch, French, English, Portuguese, and Russian.
Educational Background and Leadership Studies
Benoit Formesyn studied at HOGENT, where he earned a degree as an Industrial Engineer with a specialization in Biochemistry, focusing on malting and brewing, from 1988 to 1992. He furthered his education by completing the HIMAC Executive Programme at INSEAD in 2020, and he studied E2E Supply Chain Leadership at IMD from 2018 to 2019. These educational experiences have equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and leadership skills.
Global Project Management Experience
Benoit Formesyn has extensive experience managing projects across multiple continents, including EMEA, LA, NA, and APAC regions. His roles at various companies, including Cargill and SABMiller, have involved overseeing capital projects and construction management in diverse geographical locations, enhancing his ability to navigate different regulatory and operational environments.