Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands, May 2026 — Sulzer has appointed Rob Hanraets as Head of Human Resources, The Netherlands, strengthening its regional people leadership as the global industrial engineering leader continues to advance workforce transformation and operational excellence.
Rob brings over two decades of progressive HR leadership experience across manufacturing, logistics, automotive, retail, life sciences, and industrial sectors. Prior to joining Sulzer, he served as Senior Human Resources Manager at LabConnect, where he led strategic HR initiatives supporting organizational development and people operations.
Before LabConnect, Rob held senior HR leadership positions at Inalfa Roof Systems Group, Michael Kors, DB Schenker, and Art.com, where he developed deep expertise in HR strategy, employee relations, performance management, compliance, payroll, recruitment, leadership development, and workforce planning across multinational environments.
His extensive operational and strategic HR background positions him well to lead Sulzer’s people agenda in the Netherlands, focusing on talent development, organizational effectiveness, and workforce capability.
About Sulzer
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for essential industries, delivering advanced solutions that support energy security, resource management, industrial efficiency, and the transition toward a circular economy. Headquartered in Switzerland since 1834, Sulzer operates through 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers worldwide.
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