Biography:
CEO of Tree Composites and experienced business developer at TU Delft setting up over 20 new innovation projects between academia and industry. From all the innovation he has seen he believes that the wrapped composite joint can make a major impact and create a positive impact on the energy transition. He is highly motivated to lead the start-up company Tree Composites to a success. MSc in Offshore Engineering with focus on jackets for offshore wind turbines at TU Delft & PhD at Civil Engineering at TU Delft in connections for offshore wind turbines.

About Tree Composites:

Tree Composites aims to accelerate the energy transition through the innovative use of composite materials for joints in offshore wind foundations. As offshore wind parks move into deeper waters with larger turbines, traditional steel welding methods struggle to meet the industry's demand. Tree Composites addresses these challenges with its patented composite joint technology, replacing welded steel connections in jacket foundations with over 5000 times longer lifetimes. This innovation reduces steel use by up to 50%, cuts CO2 emissions by 35%, and doubles manufacturing efficiency, enabling Europe to strengthen its renewable energy supply chain. Founded in collaboration with TU Delft, Tree Composites has secured partnerships with leading industry players such as Shell, Vattenfall, and Smulders. With proven full-scale tests and a clear path to industrialization, the company is scaling production to meet future demand.