Dr Jelena Arsic van Os, who joined the Accsys Board on 27 June 2023, has over 20 years’ experience in senior executive leadership roles in large-cap multinational companies. She has a proven track record in transforming and driving complex businesses, delivering on profitable growth targets, as well as leading successful operational turnarounds in both global and regional business in EMEA, APAC and South America. Prior to joining Accsys Jelena was VP Plastics, Coatings, Adhesives and Rubber Performance Minerals EMEA and APAC at Imerys SA, a global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions. Before that Jelena held a number of senior executive positions across the globe during her 17 years tenure at AkzoNobel, the large-cap, chemicals and coatings company. During her time at the company, Jelena was a member of AkzoNobel’s Executive Leadership Team.
Jelena has a PhD in Solid State Chemistry from Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands.