TNO appoints Helen Kardan as Director Science & Technology High Tech Industry

Helen Kardan began her career at Freescale Semiconductor Ltd. in Japan and worked her career up across the US, Europe and Asia. Prior to joining ASML in 2018, she worked for Eindhoven University of Technology and TNO. Possessing extensive experience in various senior leadership roles, Kardan brings value to TNO with her expertise in growth strategy and value chain management in high-tech domains such as semiconductor, medtech and automotive.

Rejoining TNO, Kardan will be responsible for executing a top-notch science and technology strategy that focuses on creating breakthrough innovations for TNO’s partners and customer base, especially in the Netherlands. And by doing so strengthen relationships and collaborations with academia and knowledge institutes. In addition to her new role at TNO, Kardan will continue her engagements in entrepreneurship within the Dutch scientific community.

Arnaud de Jong, managing director TNO High Tech Industry: “We are pleased to onboard Helen into our team. As part of a careful recruitment process, we attached particular importance to her market-oriented high-tech expertise and broad network in the Brainport-ecosystem as well as her international focus. With a wealth of industry experience, she is distinguished by her commitment to deliver tangible results.”