Mark Visser

Mark Visser is the Managing Director of Damen Marine Components (DMC), a position he has held since October 2019.13 He is an experienced professional in the maritime industry with a background in B2B operations and management.

Career at Damen Marine Components

Mark Visser succeeded Steef Staal, who had spent 46 years at Damen and was considered an institution in the company.1 As the new managing director, Visser has been focusing on aligning different company cultures within DMC, which had undergone a series of mergers in recent years.1

Leadership Approach

Under Visser's leadership, DMC has defined its purpose as "the delivery of advanced components and integrated systems improving vessel performance and our service".1 He has identified three key areas of focus for the company:

1. Operational excellence
2. Innovation in products & systems integration
3. Professional service

Visser emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer service throughout the entire lifecycle of DMC's products.1

Background and Expertise

Mark Visser is described as a pragmatic General Manager with broad experience in the B2B industry.2 He has a background in mechanical engineering, having studied HTS werktuigbouwkunde (mechanical engineering at a university of applied sciences).2

Initiatives at DMC

As Managing Director, Visser has implemented several initiatives to improve DMC's operations:

1. Analyzing and focusing on successful products
2. Increasing product standardization
3. Improving sales and operations planning
4. Implementing unified software systems across global operations
5. Ensuring the right people are in the right roles with proper tools and training1

Mark Visser's LinkedIn username is markvissertiel, as mentioned in the query.2