Nicolette van Biesen-Manusov appointed as Avantium’s Director Human Resources
Nicolette van Biesen (1970) joined Avantium as per September 1st, 2008; she has been appointed as Human Resources Director. Nicolette studied Dutch Law and Communications Sciences at the University of Amsterdam. Before she joined Avantium, Nicolette worked in several senior recruitment and HR positions in technical and IT environments. She gained further experience working for her own company, Manusov HRM. As an HR business consultant, she provided her customers with strategic advice concerning their human capital policies and organizational structures.Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium stated:" We are very pleased to appoint Nicolette van Biesen as our HR Director. She brings strong experience in HR management and will be responsible for looking after our company's most important asset: our people. Nicolette's appointment will enable us to further grow and professionalize our organization.
"Nicolette: ‘When joining Avantium, I was very impressed by the entrepreneurial atmosphere in this international, technology-driven environment.People of 20 different nationalities and with diverse backgrounds and education are working closely together in this high-tech company. I very much enjoy being able to play a significant role in further growing and developing this unique organization.'
Profile Avantium
Avantium is a leading technology company in the area of advanced high-throughput R&D operating in the energy, chemicals and pharmaceutical industries. The company develops products and processes in the area of biofuels, bio-based chemicals and novel crystal forms of existing drugs by applying its proprietary, high-throughput R&D technology. Avantium has demonstrated the potential of this technology by providing R&D services and tools to more than 70 companies worldwide. Avantium's customer base includes many of the world's largest energy, chemicals and pharmaceutical companies, such as BP, Shell, Sasol, Pfizer and GSK. Avantium has approximately 130 employees; its offices and head quarters are based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
For further information
Please contact: Mariëtte Hoogendoorn at +31-20-586 8010, or visit our website at: www.avantium.com
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