Norbert Jagers

My career has focused on commercial, operational and development functions at different levels, mainly in the (petro)chemical industry. I am specifically attracted by complex organizations where structure and control are equally important as flexibility and responsiveness. Finding optimal solutions to these seemingly contradictory elements require the utmost of management and leadership skills. Leading departments and organizations in achieving sustainable efficient and effective processes has become an important source for inspiration in my work. Taking entrepreneurial decisions having limited time and data have become a second nature. And I have successfully motivated and defended local strategies at corporate level with significant impact on business result and/or strategy. Being able to achieve effective partnerships between businesses in different corners of the world is a strong personal skill. Leading and developing young talent is what I do best. Coaching is giving me so much satisfaction that I continue that role outside work with a team of young characters in sports. Ideation has helped me to come up with trend breaking alternatives. Experience has helped me guide the organization within the complexity of supply chain challenges that are often underestimated by the organization. To be successful and achieve year over year improvements, I have the entrepreneurial management skills necessary to take the right decisions based on at times minimal information.