Mark-Olof Dirksen has over 27 years of experience in the plastic industry, with 18 years spent at Philips. He holds a BSc in Chemical Process Technology from Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen and is certified in Nevi, DfSS, and DMAI2C Green Belt. His career spans B2B carton and glass fiber production, yarn extrusion, medical products, and consumer goods.
At Philips, Mark-Olof leads projects focused on colors, materials, finishing, and design for recycling (DfR), driving innovation and sustainability. Outside of work, he enjoys gadgets, green innovation, renovations, motorsports, tennis, and camper traveling.