Avantium Appoints Former Shell CTO, Jan van der Eijk to its Supervisory Board
Avantium announced the appointment of former Shell CTO, Dr. Jan van der Eijk to its Supervisory Board. Jan van der Eijk said: " It is an exciting time to join this young, experienced company and help propel its furanics bioplastics and fuels program.

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, March 01, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Avantium announced the appointment of Jan van der Eijk to its Supervisory Board. Dr. Jan van der Eijk was the first Chief Technology Officer of Royal Dutch Shell and his 30-year career with this company covered a wide range of research, technology and business management positions in the Netherlands, the UK and the USA.

He has a profound understanding of the business value of technology differentiation and hands on experience in developing and marketing of new chemicals and refining processes and products. Additionally, he has a strong track record of adding value to chemical companies through active participation in Supervisory Boards.

Jan van der Eijk said on his appointment:" Based on its expertise in enhanced experimentation, Avantium is very well positioned to be a leading research and technology company. It is an exciting time to join this young but experienced company and help propel its furanics bioplastics and biofuels program."

Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium, commented:" Adding an industry expert like Jan van der Eijk is empowering our Supervisory Board. He has been actively involved in a broad range of chemical and cleantech innovations at Shell. He has impressive firsthand experience in bringing new technologies from the laboratory into today's industrial environment."

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