Dick Klarenbeek

With over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and business services, I serve as an independent board advisor and member under the name The LeanBoardMember. I specialize in Lean-driven production strategies, (inter)national expansion, reshoring/offshoring, and operational efficiency. I bring a future-oriented perspective to the boardroom by integrating Lean principles with digital transformation and Industry 4.0 technologies.

As a board member, I am known for asking the right questions, supporting executive teams through complex change, and contributing to sound governance and risk oversight. I have guided companies through global supply chain redesigns, operational turnarounds, and cross-border scaling.

In today’s volatile climate, I help companies build smarter, more secure, and localized supply chains—reducing risk, accelerating responsiveness, and strengthening long-term resilience. Boards overseeing globally operating manufacturers and consultancies benefit from my strategic lens and collaborative, constructive engagement style.