SUMMARY
Gerrit is experienced in management consulting and industry by having held senior leadership positions in the steel, energy and utility, and technology industries, including overseeing a $3.5B supply chain for a large North American steelmaker. Gerrit is adept in multiple functional areas and has specific expertise in driving turnarounds and EBITDA-generating improvements. Previously, he was vice president of procurement at Severstal North America, principal at E.ON, consultant for McKinsey & Co., and chief operating officer at Guardhat, an equipment provider for industrial customers.
Gerrit has a PhD in technology management from the University of St.Gallen in Switzerland.