About me
Arno van de Kant
With over 30 years of experience in commercial and CEO positions, I specialize in business development and general management within the biotechnology sector, particularly in Industrial Biotechnology, Agri-Food, and Pharma. Currently engaged in freelance interim management at ARKI, I bring expertise in go-to-market and marketing strategies, CRM, and a robust network in Industrial Biotechnology, Agri Food, Medical Microbiology, and Pharma.
In my recent role as Chief Commercial Officer at Plant-e, I honed skills in presentation, deal closure, and strategic marketing. As the International Sales Director at MolGen, I contributed to the company's dynamic growth in molecular biology, specializing in DNA/RNA purification and COVID-19 test capacity scaling.
My background also includes positions such as VP Sales at SPEKTRAX, where I led the development of nanotechnology-based diagnostics test kits. As CEO of NSure BV, I focused on presentation skills, deal closure, and effective go-to-market and marketing strategies.
During my tenure as Business Development Manager at Bioprocess Pilot Facility B.V., I played a key role in fostering the growth of the biobased economy. As the CEO of Microdish B.V., I led the development of new business with the unique MicroDish Culture Chip.
My earlier roles at TNO, bioMérieux, NIZO food research, Organon Teknika, and New Brunswick Scientific equipped me with diverse skills in sales, business development, and customer relationship management across various sectors, including diagnostics, contract research, and equipment sales for microbiology and molecular biology.
I thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging my extensive experience to drive innovation and business success. Let's connect to explore opportunities within the exciting realms of biotechnology, industrial biotech, and pharma.
Next to my professional career in biotechnology, I'm an enthousiastic photographer with interest in people and nature. On the photo pages you can get an impression of my work and style. I have the possibility to work in a studio at home, but also like to work with natural light. I'm always interested to make portraits, so you can contact me if you would like to know the options.
If you would like me to make a wedding photography, please contact me for the details.