Teaming up for success
Our Team
At Equilex, our success relies on the strength of our people. The Equilex team is made up of passionate, skilled professionals who bring expertise, dedication, and innovation to every aspect of our business — from strategic planning to daily operations.
We believe that building a great company starts with building a great team. Our departments collaborate closely to deliver high-quality chemical distribution and logistics solutions that meet our clients’ needs while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
From Corporate, Sales & Marketing to Logistics & Administration, Technical & EH&S, and Finance & Accounting, each team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals. Every member of the Equilex team is committed to excellence, sustainability, and long-term partnerships with our customers and suppliers.
We invite you to explore the different departments below and get to know the people behind Equilex. Their experience and commitment form the foundation of our continued growth and international reach.
Departments at Equilex
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Corporate, Sales & Marketing
Here is our Corporate, Sales & Marketing team , committed experts driving Equilex’s commercial vision and growth.
Patrick Elie
Commercial Director Equilex Group
Patrick holds a Master degree in chemistry from Nantes University and an MBA from ESSEC Business School in Paris.
An international career in chemical trading and marketing, namely at Arco Chemical with a business network in Asia, America, Australia & Europe.
Founder of AJV International & Commercial Director of Equilex. Patrick is in charge of the High Olefins business and the new projects.
David Wei
Area and Product Stewardship Manager
David holds Master degree and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands. He has extensive experience of the research on petrochemical and material science. After his studies, he has worked in the field of European Chemical Regulations compliance for more than ten years. He kept track of the REACH legislative process and understands deeply the REACH regulation and its complications. David is now responsible for the business activity in China, coordinating the EH&S activities for the group and handling all products technical related documentation and issues.
Brigitte Elie
Communication Coordinator
Brigitte holds a master degree in Natural Sciences and Geology from Nantes Sciences University and has studied Communication Management in Nantes Business school. She has worked as a Natural Sciences teacher in schools in France for 18 years before joining AJV International as administrator and co-managing director. She is now coordinating the effort on the communication of Equilex Group.
Lucila de Avila Castilho
Commercial Manager – Latin America
Lucila holds degrees in Chemical Engineering from Escola de Engenharia Mauá and Business Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas. She has more than 30 years experience, including Executive positions, in the Petrochemical and Biotechnology Industries working for Dow Chemical, Arco Chemical, LyondellBasell, Renewable Energy Group.
Sergio de Sola
Sales Manager EMEA
As Sales Manager EMEA, Sergio de Sola is responsible for managing and developing new business in the specialties markets and products in the EMEA region.Sergio holds a Master degree in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology, with a specialization in Industrial Marketing.After staring his career in chemical and oil logistics in Rotterdam, Sergio developed a varied international career within large multinational Chemical distributors and Chemical producers.He has lived in different countries, focusing mainly on Specialty Chemicals and international business development. He is an experienced professional in commercial, sales, product management and executive roles.
Logistics & Administration
Peter Dekker
Logistic & Administration Manager
Peter holds the position of Logistics Coordinator for the chemicals and the oil and wax businesses. Over more than 30 years experience, working in the international shipping and forwarding industry for companies like Broekman Motorships, Ziegler, Burgergroup and Vanguard. Knowledgeable in the shipping and inland transportation world holding international commercial, operational, quality, customers service and management functions.
Esther Corveleijn
Logistics & Administration Coordinator
Esther has been working in administrative functions for shipping companies like Cobra, Herning and Anthony Veder.The last ten years she worked as chartering and adminsitrative assistant and gained valuable experiences at Stolt Nielsen Inland Tanker Service.
David Hopster
Logistics Coordinator
After studying Transport and Logistics Management (MEAO) David started his career at COSCO shipping line, as a boarding agent and then as a breeding agent. In 2006 David joined Vopak Agencies Rotterdam BV. as a boarding agent and later as a ship operator. David developed his knowledge on all types of vessels: bulk, oil, chemical, edible, up to large VLCC tankers. In 2019, David decided to join a brokerage office, Tune Chemical Tankers Bv where he was responsible for the commercial management of a fleet of 15 vessels.
He has joined the Equilex Chemicals BV to bring his experience at the logistics department.
Technical and EH&S
David Wei
Area and Product Stewardship Manager
David holds Master degree and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands. He has extensive experience of the research on petrochemical and material science. After his studies, he has worked in the field of European Chemical Regulations compliance for more than ten years. He kept track of the REACH legislative process and understands deeply the REACH regulation and its complications. David is now responsible for the business activity in China, coordinating the EH&S activities for the group and handling all products technical related documentation and issues.Finance & Accounting
Jeffrey Huang
Financial Director
Jeffrey Huang joined Equilex as Finance Director. With over a decade of experience in finance, controlling, and business operations, Jeffrey has held leadership roles in international organizations and private equity environments. He has managed finance teams, led data-driven strategies, and overseen full P&L responsibilities for companies operating in manufacturing and sales-driven sectors. In addition, Jeffrey has a strong background in audit through his work experience at a Big Four accounting firm. Jeffrey holds a Master’s degree in Accountancy & Control from the University of Amsterdam.
Rob Warmerdam
Accountant
Completed a Professional Business Economics Bachelor Study (HEAO).
Rob is an all-round financial expert with more than 25 years of experience and held and position as financial accountant and payroll administator at various companies in the Netherlands.
David Coen
Accountant
David has completed Financial Business Administration studies (MEAO) in the Netherlands . He has built accounting experience in various dutch companies. Now , David works as account receivables accountant and support the finance and accounting team in Equilex group.