Roeland Baan

Roeland Baan is the President and CEO of Haldor Topsoe A/S, a position he has held since June 2020. Under his leadership, Topsoe focuses on sustainable technologies and solutions, particularly in the areas of decarbonization and energy transition.

Professional Background

• Outokumpu: Before joining Topsoe, Baan served as President and CEO at Outokumpu from January 2016 to June 2020.
• Aleris: He was the CEO of Global Rolled and Extruded Products at Aleris from April 2008 to December 2015.
• ArcelorMittal: Baan worked as Executive Vice President from 2004 to 2008.
• Mittal Steel: He held the position of CEO for Mittal Europe from 2004 to 2007.
• SHV Gas: Baan was an Executive Vice President at SHV from 1996 to 2004.
• Shell: His career began at Shell, where he worked for over 16 years in various roles.

Education and Skills

Roeland Baan is multilingual, speaking Dutch, English, French, German, and Spanish. His extensive experience in leadership roles across different sectors, particularly in metals and energy, has equipped him with a strong background in operational management and strategic development.

Baan is actively engaged in discussions around sustainability and decarbonization, frequently participating in industry panels and events focused on these critical issues.