Q&A with Joris

What is your educational background? 

Engineering

Why did you choose to join Alfa Laval?

I returned to Alfa Laval many years ago, after I had left the company for a few years. Alfa Laval's values and culture suit my personality very well. I like the down-to-earth mentality and the warm and friendly atmosphere.  

Tell us about your role here at Alfa Laval? 

I take care of sales to process industries within BU GPHE. In our team, we work closely with our Sales Companies in their heat exchanger projects and in finding new markets and opportunities. Another important task for us is to make sure the new people in the sales organization get proper training and insights in the different process industries. 

Tell us about the culture and life at Alfa Laval?

I feel that Alfa Laval is a company where talking is not enough, you need to do as well. It's a place where there's room to make mistakes and learn. People are very approachable and always willing to help out.

What role does innovation play in your function?

In order to stay relevant in sales, innovation is key. Not only in terms of innovative products, but also in the way we do business, what we offer to our customers and the possible new industries we are entering. We are trying to be first and have been very successful in, for instance, the green hydrogen market where we have become a key partner to all the main developers. 

How important is collaboration to you and your work? 

It's crucial, of course. Without my team and all the teams surrounding us, I am nothing. I'm one of those who prefers to be in the office every day. I enjoy being surrounded by colleagues because it's fun to have lunch or coffee together, but also just exchanging ideas and hearing what others are busy with helps me in my job and my personal development. 

How do you see Alfa Laval pioneering positive impact, and how are you contributing to this?

I think with our plate heat exchangers we are really the core of the energy efficiency solution. I feel we have a very genuine story to tell and it's fun to go out with this message to customers, partners and potential new colleagues.