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Frank Heessels

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Senior Technology Manager, Europe at SABIC Ventures

Europe

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About

Senior Technology Manager with over 30 years in R&D and application development across automotive, building & construction and renewable energy markets. He holds an MSc in Aerospace Technology from TU Delft with a composites specialization.

Experience

  1. Self-employedIndependent advisor on the interface between technology and market developmentcurrent2026 — presentEindhoven, Netherlands
  2. SABICSenior Technology Manager, SABIC Ventures2018 — 2026Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
  3. SABICChief Engineer responsible for global technical competence development2016 — 2018Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
  4. SABICTechnical Manager in the SABIC HQ Application Development Center, Saudi Arabia2013 — 2016Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  5. SABICPrincipal Engineer, Solar Thermal Energy Development2010 — 2013Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
  6. GE PlasticsGlobal Technical Manager for Technology Development in Water Infrastructure Markets2005 — 2010Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
  7. GE PlasticsTeam Leader Prototyping and Design Performance Verification1991 — 2005Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
  8. Akzo Engineering PlasticsApplication Development Specialist, Predictive Engineering and Automotive1987 — 1991Arnhem, Netherlands (business acquired by DSM in 1992)

Skills & more

Team LeadershipLeadership7Go-to-Market StrategyTechnology ScoutingCircular EconomyStatisticsMarket ResearchStartupsProfessional MentoringTeacher MentoringSolar ThermalCleantech
+12 moreStart-up VenturesNew Venture DevelopmentVenture CapitalCustomer InsightCustomer SupportCustomer RequirementsLaboratory SkillsIndustrial DesignPolymer CompositesPlastics EngineeringTechnology due diligenceStart-up mentoring

Languages Dutch · English · French · German

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Aruna Subramanian
Managing Director at SABIC Ventures
Howard Huang
Senior Technology Manager, China at SABIC Ventures
Ian Freelance
Senior Investment Manager at SABIC Ventures
Marie Hurtgen
Senior Technology Manager, Europe at SABIC Ventures
Michael Claes
Senior Technology Manager, Europe at SABIC Ventures
Richard Warren
Senior Investment Manager, North America at SABIC Ventures
Stepan Braginskiy
Senior Associate at SABIC Ventures
Theresa Biggerstaff
Administrative Assistant, Director's Office, North America at SABIC Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Frank Heessels?
Senior Technology Manager with over 30 years in R&D and application development across automotive, building & construction and renewable energy markets. He holds an MSc in Aerospace Technology from TU Delft with a composites specialization.
Where does Frank Heessels work?
Frank Heessels is Senior Technology Manager, Europe at SABIC Ventures.
Where did Frank Heessels go to school?
Frank Heessels studied at Delft University of Technology (Master of Science, aerospace); GE Design for Six Sima (Structured analysis, design of experiments); NewEdge (Ecosystem exploration).

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