Klaas Van Gorp
About Klaas Van Gorp
Klaas Van Gorp serves as the Global Business Director for Active Materials at Venator Bu Specialty, specializing in optimizing catalytic processes and product commercialization. He has extensive experience in developing specialty and pharmaceutical products and has held various leadership roles in companies such as W.R. Grace and Sud-Chemie.
Work at Venator Materials
Klaas Van Gorp serves as the Global Business Director for Active Materials at Venator Materials Plc. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's specialty business unit. In this role, he focuses on optimizing catalytic processes and product commercialization, leveraging his extensive experience in the chemical industry. His responsibilities include developing strategies to enhance product offerings and fostering long-term relationships with global customers.
Previous Experience in Chemical Industry
Before joining Venator Materials, Klaas Van Gorp held several significant roles in the chemical sector. He worked at W.R. Grace as the Commercial Director for EMEA Chemical Catalysts from 2014 to 2017, based in Columbia, Maryland. Prior to that, he was a Global Technology Expert for Fine Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals at Sud-Chemie for four months in 2006, followed by a year as Director of Sales and Marketing for EMEA, China, and Russia. He also served as the Worldwide Market Development Manager for Raney and Hydrogenation Catalysts at W.R. Grace from 2002 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Klaas Van Gorp earned his Doctor of Chemistry (PhD) from the University of Utrecht, where he studied Heterogeneous Catalysis and Metal Mediated Organic Synthesis from 1986 to 1994. His educational background supports his expertise in manufacturing, process development, and catalysis. He also possesses skills in financial analysis and strategic planning, which enhance his capabilities in the chemical industry.
Achievements in Customer Relationships
Klaas Van Gorp has a proven track record of building long-term global customer relationships founded on integrity, trust, and value. His ability to communicate effectively across organizational functions and multi-functional teams has contributed to his success in the industry. He is recognized for his strategic approach to customer engagement and his role in facilitating mergers and acquisitions within the chemical sector.