At university, Pim learned to lead and negotiate – skills that have proven essential in his career.
Location: Worldwide Headquarters, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Year joined LyondellBasell: 1998
Education: HTS (mechanical engineering), Rotterdam, 1989
After hours: Photography and gardening
Favorite dessert: Crème brûlée with lime blossom
At LyondellBasell, Pim develops, leads and executes information technology infrastructure projects across Europe.
“As project leader, I work to make sure that projects are making progress within budget, on time and according to requirements,” he said. “The goal is to get the best results in the interest of the company against the lowest costs.”
Know where you are in the chain of operations and see what you can do differently to improve the process,” he advises newcomers.
Pim has always been a bit analytical – a must for someone in his role. He provides project management assistance that ensures “our business leaders can work effectively.” Finding – and sometime carving out – your role within the organization is a key to success, he said.
“Know where you are in the chain of operations and see what you can do differently to improve the process,” he advises newcomers. “A small step implemented by your site can mean major improvements to the organization worldwide.”