Contribution and experience
Joep is CEO of Kendrion N.V., a company listed on Euronext Amsterdam that specialises in precision engineering, since 2015. Prior to this, he served as CEO of CSR Plc, a FTSE 250 company, from 2007 to 2015 and as CEO of NexWave Inc. from 2004 to 2007. Earlier in his career, Joep also held roles at Royal Dutch Shell, McKinsey & Co., Philips N.V. and Canesta Inc.
Joep holds a Master’s degree in Applied Physics from Twente University of Technology. He was a member of the supervisory board of Adyen N.V. from 2017 to 2025 and joined the supervisory board of TomTom N.V. in April 2026.
Appointment to the Board:
1 October 2026
External appointments:
- Kendrion N.V (CEO)
- TomTom N.V (Supervisory Board)



