Robert Bouwman

Robert Bouwman is a seasoned professional supporting process industry companies, predominantly in the food and chemical sectors, in enhancing operational performance through continuous improvement programs.

With over 11 years of experience at ARV Group, a renowned consulting firm rooted in Akzo Nobel Engineering, Robert has excelled in partnering with large corporations to achieve sustainable improvement outcomes.

Prior to his role at ARV Group, Robert honed his skills as a process engineer at Akzo Nobel, focusing on optimizing plant operations to boost yield, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Robert's expertise includes implementing initiatives like 5S, Performance Management, and improvement projects like Kaizens and SGA to elevate performance levels and cultivate a culture of continuous enhancement.

His educational background features studies at Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Technische Universiteit Delft.

Robert's professional journey encompasses roles such as Founder and co-CEO at EZ Factory, Founder and owner at ManuFAct Improvement Solutions, Senior Consultant & Partner at ARV Group, and Process Technologist at Akzo Nobel Chemicals.