Maikel van Iersel

Maikel van Iersel is an accomplished professional in the field of chemical engineering, currently serving as the Head of Process Technology Hydrocarbons & Circular Economy Solutions at Borealis since July 2022. Prior to this role, Maikel van Iersel had a significant tenure at SABIC from June 2013 to July 2022, where responsibilities included leading teams in global technology segments and spearheading innovations in rigid packaging and thermoplastics development. Experience also includes key positions at AkzoNobel, where efforts focused on process performance improvement and strategic innovation initiatives. Maikel van Iersel's academic background includes a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology, where research centered on ultrasound-assisted chemical processes, and a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the same institution.