Arthur Dresen
About Arthur Dresen
Arthur Dresen serves as the Operations Director EMEA at Beyond Meat, bringing extensive experience in supply chain and operations management across various industries. He has held significant roles at companies such as British American Tobacco, pladis Global, and Tyson Foods, focusing on implementing LEAN methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Work at Beyond Meat
Arthur Dresen serves as the Operations Director EMEA at Beyond Meat, a position he has held since 2024. He works in a hybrid model from Amsterdam and Enschede, Netherlands. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations across the EMEA region, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience at 247TailorSteel
Before joining Beyond Meat, Arthur Dresen worked at 247TailorSteel as the COO and International Operations Director (a.i.) for a period of five months in 2023. His role involved managing operations on-site in Varsseveld, Gelderland, Netherlands, where he focused on enhancing operational performance.
Education and Expertise
Arthur Dresen studied at Delft University of Technology, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1989 to 1995. He has a strong background in implementing LEAN methodologies, particularly Integrated Work Systems (IWS), aimed at driving sustainable performance improvements in various organizations.
Career at British American Tobacco
Arthur Dresen has held multiple roles at British American Tobacco from 2001 to 2017. His positions included Head of Operations & Supply Chain for Other Tobacco Products in Western Europe, Head of Service - Global Supply Chain, and Strategic Account Manager for Supply Chain in Western Europe. His extensive experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in supply chain management and operations.
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
Dresen is a member of the EMEA Leadership Team, where he plays a key role in strategic decision-making at a regional level. He has also held statutory director roles in middle-sized production companies, overseeing operations with 300-500 full-time employees, further demonstrating his leadership capabilities in managing complex operational frameworks.