From September 2013 onwards René van Doorn joins the VZM Team in Europe. His last position was Vice President/Head of Sulzer Eldim where he was overall responsible for the Sulzer aerospace engine components manufacturing sites in theNetherlands, UK, and Hungary.

René has worked in the aerospace industry for over 30 years, including tenures with Fokker, United Technologies’ Pratt & Whitney and Hamilton Sundstrand, Standard Aero, Avio’s DutchAero (Services), and Sulzer. During this period he has held positions of increasing levels of responsibility ranging from system engineering to general management. He has an extensive track record in business process re-engineering using Six Sigma and Lean, change management, and business development creating business growth in both aircraft engine manufacturing as well as engine overhaul & repair.