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.
Wiebke de Groen
CEO
wiebke.de.groen@theswaen.com
Sven van Rooijen
Commercial director
sven.van.rooijen@theswaen.com
Hélène Hudelmaier
Sales representative France and Germany
helene.hudelmaier@theswaen.com
Bruno Knöpker
Sales representative Benelux
bruno.knopker@theswaen.com
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.
Niek Versluis
Supply chain manager
niek.versluis@theswaen.com
Daniëlle van Leenen
Customer service
order@theswaen.com
Bertine de Meijer
Customer service
order@theswaen.com
Jillis Schoonenberg
Customer service
order@theswaen.com
Toine Rijn
Chauffeur
Angelique Roest
Business support
Ann Taalman
Financial stocks
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.
Wouter De Sutter
Head malting
Stefan Dieleman
Operator malting
Jens van Haut
Operator malting
Dennis Hermans
Operator malting
Orest Hutnyk
Operator malting
Jesse Jonkheijm
Operator malting
Ivan Matviichuk
Operator malting
Oleksii Tymchenko
Operator malting
Leander Dieleman
Operator roaster
Niels Dieleman
Operator roaster
Roy van Gimst
Operator roaster
Bjorn den Hamer
Operator roaster
Frank Luteijn
Operator roaster
Lars de Poorter
Operator roaster
Annet Wolf-Netten
Operator bagging
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.
Marin Stjepic
Plant manager
Peter de Maat
Workshop chief mechanic
Emir Bekic
Workshop Mechanic
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.
Ranjan Paudel
Quality & WWT
Elize-Veron Allonsius
Laboratory
Katinka van Laere
Laboratory
Lian De Graaf-Steijaert
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 van Damme
Marketing manager
timothy.van.damme@theswaen.com
Jos Haeck
Malt master
Pascaline Koetsenruijter
Financial controller
Svitlana Kysliak
Cleaning
Dr. Dietrich Mönch
Project manager
dietrich.moench@theswaen.com
Evy Van Waeyenberghe
HR manager