Joost van Velzen
Managing Director Hecht Technology B.V.
Managing Director and co-owner of Hecht Technology B.V., the Benelux subsidiary of HECHT Technologie GmbH (Pfaffenhofen, Germany).
Experience
Joost has more than 20 years of experience in bulk handling, process automation and project management. He advises pharmaceutical, chemical, food, battery and cosmetics manufacturers on powder handling, containment (OEB 1–6), vacuum drying, centrifuges and single-use technology.
Areas of expertise
- Containment and powder handling for the pharmaceutical industry (OEB 1–6)
- Vacuum drying and Nutsche filter dryers
- Centrifuges
- Single-use technology
- Process automation and project management
Education
- Master Supervisory Board Member (Aankomend Toezichthouder), Maastricht (2022–2023)
- Post-graduate Industrial Engineering & Management (2013–2014)
- Honours Bachelor of Engineering, Building Engineering (2009–2012)
Recognition and network
- KVK Innovation Top 100 (8th place)
- Innovation Award
- Membership Officer Emerging Leaders, ISPE Netherlands
Languages: Dutch, English and German.
Articles and contact
Joost writes and reviews the technical articles on hecht-technology.nl. Read all articles, follow Joost on LinkedIn or get in touch.