Meet our team

You might think there are only two main ingredients in The Swaen malts. But beside the very best barley and the purest water, we also have a secret ingredient – the talent of our people. They bring together the art and science of malting. It’s time to meet our team.

Commercial | Supply chain | Production | Maintenance & energy | QAQC & WWT | Staff


Our commercial team

Our commercial team is passionate about bringing our quality malts to craft brewers and distillers worldwide. We work closely with brewers to help them achieve their vision in every glass. Whether you’re exploring new flavours, refining a recipe, or expanding your production, our team is here to guide you in selecting the ideal malts to bring your creations to life.

Our team CEO Wiebke

Wiebke de Groen
CEO
wiebke.de.groen@theswaen.com


Our team leader Sven

Sven van Rooijen
Commercial director
sven.van.rooijen@theswaen.com


Our team sales rep Hélène

Hélène Hudelmaier
Sales representative France and Germany
helene.hudelmaier@theswaen.com


Our team sales rep Bruno

Bruno Knöpker
Sales representative Benelux
bruno.knopker@theswaen.com


Our team sales rep Csaba

Csaba Papp
Key account & distribution manager
csaba.papp@theswaen.com


Our supply chain

These people ensure that every order meets the high standards we promise to our customers. Dedicated to efficiency and reliability, the supply chain team works behind the scenes to coordinate logistics, manage inventory, and streamline processes so that our customers receive their malt when they need it, in perfect condition.

Our team leader Niek

Niek Versluis
Supply chain manager
niek.versluis@theswaen.com


Danielle

Daniëlle van Leenen
Customer service
order@theswaen.com


Bertine

Bertine de Meijer
Customer service
order@theswaen.com


Jillis

Jillis Schoonenberg
Customer service
order@theswaen.com


Toine

Toine Rijn
Chauffeur


Our team support Angelique

Angelique Roest
Business support


Ann

Ann Taalman
Financial stocks


Our team planner Marco

Marco Vandermeulen
Planning


Our production team

The full journey of malt creation – from malting to roasting and bagging – comes to fruition thanks to our production team. With skilled hands and an unwavering commitment, they carefully monitor every step of the process, bringing precision and passion to each batch. Driven by dedication and expertise, our production team is integral to delivering the quality malt our customers know and trust.

Our team leader Wouter

Wouter De Sutter
Head malting


Stefan

Stefan Dieleman
Operator malting


Antony

Antony Goeman
Operator malting


Jens

Jens van Haut
Operator malting


Dennis

Dennis Hermans
Operator malting


Orest

Orest Hutnyk
Operator malting


Ivan

Ivan Matviichuk
Operator malting


Oleksii

Oleksii Tymchenko
Operator malting


Leander

Leander Dieleman
Operator roaster


Niels

Niels Dieleman
Operator roaster


Roy

Roy van Gimst
Operator roaster


Bjorn

Bjorn den Hamer
Operator roaster


Frank

Frank Luteijn
Operator roaster


Lars

Lars de Poorter
Operator roaster


Annet

Annet Wolf-Netten
Operator bagging


Tomasz

Tomasz Uszynski
Operator bagging


Vacancy for Operator malting

We are looking for an Operator for our malthouse, because multitasking miracle worker is not an official title. As an Operator you are working with our natural production process daily …

Our maintenance & energy unit

Our maintenance team is essential to keeping our operations running smoothly. In addition to maintenance, they are committed to optimizing energy use across our facilities. Their expertise keeps The Swaen at the forefront of efficient and eco-conscious malt production, supporting our mission to deliver excellence in every batch.

Our team leader Marin

Marin Stjepic
Plant manager


Our mechanic team leader Peter

Peter de Maat
Workshop chief mechanic


Emir

Emir Bekic
Workshop Mechanic


Michal

Michal Jasienczuk
Workshop Mechanic


Vacancy for Electrician

Are you not afraid of a little tension? That’s good to hear, because we have a vacancy for an electrician for our Technical Department. Fixing breakdowns, carrying out repairs and …

Vacancy for Mechanic

Wow, you’re skillful! Or at least, we hope so , as we are looking for a Mechanic for our Technical Service. Fixing malfunctions, carrying out repairs and of course (dis)assembly …

Our QAQC & WWT team

The quality control and quality assurance team is dedicated to upholding the high standards that define our malt. They monitor every stage of production, from raw materials to the final product, ensuring consistency, safety, and exceptional quality in each batch. In tandem, our wastewater treatment team plays a vital role in managing and minimizing our environmental impact.

Our team leader Ranjan

Ranjan Paudel
Quality & WWT


Elize

Elize-Veron Allonsius
Laboratory


Katinka

Katinka van Laere
Laboratory


Lian

Lian De Graaf-Steijaert
Laboratory


Carien

Carien van Waterschoot
Laboratory


Vacancy for Laboratory analyst

Are you not afraid of a little tension? That’s good to hear, because we have a vacancy for an electrician for our Technical Department. Fixing breakdowns, carrying out repairs and …

Our staff

Behind every batch of malt at The Swaen is a dedicated team that keeps our operations thriving. Each member of this diverse group plays a crucial role in the mission of The Swaen, embodying our commitment to quality, integrity, and service at every level of the company.

Timothy

Timothy van Damme
Marketing manager
timothy.van.damme@theswaen.com


Our team legend Jos

Jos Haeck
Malt master


Our team financial controller Pascaline

Pascaline Koetsenruijter
Financial controller


Svitlana

Svitlana Kysliak
Cleaning


Our team project manager Dietrich

Dr. Dietrich Mönch
Project manager
dietrich.moench@theswaen.com


Our team HR manager Evy

Evy Van Waeyenberghe
HR manager