Our people

"I first got to know Bronkhorst through my wife, who had previously completed an internship there. Hearing about her positive experiences sparked my curiosity and encouraged me to apply myself. As I learned more about the company, I quickly felt that it was a place where I would fit in. The combination of technological innovation across a wide range of industries, a strong focus on sustainability, and the warm, family-oriented culture immediately appealed to me. What stood out most to me on my first day was the atmosphere. It was so open and informal that I felt comfortable right away almost like walking into a living room where everyone is free to be themselves. That was especially important to me. Because of my ADHD, I can become overstimulated more easily, so a supportive and understanding work environment makes a real difference. At Bronkhorst, this was taken into account from day one. People listened, thought along with me, and made me feel truly seen and valued. Since then, I have completed two internships within the Strategic Marketing & Communications department. During my first internship, I worked on the Bronkhorst Bode, an internal communications project that I had the opportunity to redesign and modernize. During my graduation internship, I was able to further develop my skills, take ownership of projects, and gain valuable hands-on experience. The combination of creativity, communication, and collaboration made every day both educational and rewarding."

"On July 1, 2025, I started as General Manager of Bronkhorst Netherlands in Veenendaal. Before joining Bronkhorst, I spent seventeen years working in the water industry, much of that time in international sales and management positions. During the last ten years of my career, I worked in a corporate environment. While I learned a great deal there, I eventually felt the need for more entrepreneurship, greater freedom, and an organization where the human side of business plays a more central role. I was already familiar with Bronkhorst by reputation. In Twente, where I come from, the company is known as a socially engaged and people-oriented employer. The combination of being a family-owned business, its entrepreneurial mindset, and its warm company culture immediately appealed to me. Ultimately, that is what motivated me to make the move. What made this transition even more special was my conscious decision to take on a national role. For many years, I worked internationally and was primarily focused outward, but I found it increasingly interesting to focus on the Dutch market. At the same time, I continue to learn about the many applications of our products. What still surprises me is the incredible variety of industries and processes in which our flow solutions are used. The breadth of applications is remarkable and continues to broaden my perspective every day."

“I joined Bronkhorst in 1999, initially working in Marketing. At that time, I had no idea I would eventually build a career in Learning & Development. Over the years, I gradually discovered where my real passion lies: helping people learn and grow. After about ten years, I decided to follow that passion and completed a part-time primary education degree alongside my job. During my studies in Educational Science, I was introduced to the 70:20:10 learning model, an approach that shows that most learning happens on the job, a significant part comes from learning with and from others, and a smaller portion comes from formal training. As my interests developed, I naturally moved closer to the field of learning and development within Bronkhorst. A few years later, I was offered a role in Learning & Development, which turned out to be the perfect fit. The combination of my teaching background and my organizational and international experience allowed me to support, train and coach colleagues in their development. Bronkhorst truly encourages learning, exploration and personal growth. That environment gave me the opportunity to apply my knowledge, such as the 70:20:10 model, across the organization, helping to make learning an integral part of everyday work. It also enabled me to grow step by step into my current role as Learning & Performance Officer."

"During my Applied Physics studies at university, I often missed the connection between theory and real-world application. That motivated me to move away from purely academic research and look for an environment where innovation becomes tangible. At Bronkhorst, I found exactly that: a company where research and practical applications come together. The combination of a driven family business, a strong sense of responsibility, and social engagement immediately appealed to me and matched how I view work. I started as a Project Engineer, like many colleagues in R&D, working on the development of a new sensor. It was a challenging assignment, but with the support of experienced colleagues, I successfully completed it. Today, I lead a team of talented and determined engineers developing future-proof technologies for leading high-tech companies worldwide. My role is not only to provide direction, but also to stay people-focused and ensure we work towards shared goals. Our department is involved across multiple phases of the product lifecycle from research and development to industrialization, validation, and even customer-specific problem solving. We continuously create innovative solutions that did not exist before, requiring creativity, technical depth, and strong collaboration."