Management

Start of career at Oldenburgische Landesbank in Oldenburg. Since 1999, the father of four has been working at PROBAT. In 2002, he took over commercial management, and since 2009, he has been the sole managing partner. Wim is the fourth generation to manage the family business and holds several additional supervisory and management positions at the subsidiaries within the PROBAT Group.

Actively involved in the trade association of the metal industry (Vice President) as well as in the committee of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Lower Rhine. Chairman of the board of Volksbank Emmerich-Rees eG. He also counsels international institutions such as the UC Davis Coffee Center.

Industrial electrician training with subsequent electrical engineering studies, specializing in automation technology.  Initially worked as a development engineer in sensor technology. In 2012, Sebastian started his career at PROBAT Group, where he supervised the technical clarification of internal and external software projects. He then assumed the position of Head of Software Engineering & IT. In 2022, he was promoted to Executive Vice President Electrical Engineering. Since 2024, he has been serving as CTO Digital Corporate. In this role, he drives the further development of PROBAT's pioneering digital solutions.

Holds degrees in Engineering, Business Administration, and Psychology. Fellow Chartered and Certified Accountant. Before joining the PROBAT Group in 2019, he worked as a management consultant and held various leadership positions in both mid-sized and large companies. He led the Food Division (formerly HDM) until 2024 and now serves as Group CSO, responsible for the global sales strategy.

Studied Psychology and Business Administration in Zurich, Vienna, and Amsterdam. Gained international HR leadership experience at Philips, Ahold, and Apollo Tyres. Joined the PROBAT Group in 2025 as CHRO. Responsible for shaping the group-wide HR strategy, with the aim of optimizing international structures and fostering a strong company culture that promotes innovation, diversity, and sustainable growth.

Studied Business Administration at the University of Münster. From 2007 onwards, he was in charge of marketing at Sportwagenmanufaktur Wiesmann. In 2014, he joined the PROBAT Group as Director Marketing and Communications. Since 2017, Jan has been responsible for the global brand strategy, first as Executive Vice President Marketing and then as CMO.

Holds various advisory board and judging panel memberships. Recipient of numerous awards for successful brand management and product marketing.

Studied Economic Sciences at the universities of Bochum and Helsinki. Since 2003, Christian has gained professional experience in various management positions at E.ON Ruhrgas as well as in different companies within the thyssenkrupp group. In addition to traditional financial tasks, the graduate economist is also responsible for IT, purchasing, and human resources. Since 2020 he covers the position as CFO at PROBAT Group.

Studied Engineering at the University of Duisburg. Started his career at Siemens AG. Initially, Thomas worked as Design Manager at Maschinenfabrik Ferd. Gothot GmbH before joining PROBAT. After holding various positions within the group, he became Divisional Head of Product Technology and R&D. Currently, Thomas serves as CTO Coffee at PROBAT Group.

He supports research and education by giving lectures at the Universities of Geisenheim and ZHAW Zürich. Member of several association committees.

Completed training at PROBAT, followed by engineering studies at the University of Applied Sciences Lower Rhine in Krefeld. Since 2002, Rainer has held various positions within the company’s order management business unit. Initially Executive Vice President Operations, he now serves as COO and is responsible for all value-adding processes up to the delivery, particularly of the roasting systems and plants.

Studied Chemical Engineering at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. During his career, Scott has held positions at GE Plastics, Kraft Foods, Starbucks, and Probat, Inc. He joined PROBAT Group in October 2022 as CSO Coffee, responsible for all sales and project management.

Scott is passionate about developing future engineers and scientists. He regularly lectures at local high schools and mentors students through university selection and continuing education.

Studied Economics and completed post-academic training as a Certified Public Accountant at VU University Amsterdam. Held leadership roles in international manufacturing companies such as Premier Tech, Dentsply Sirona, and Dover Corporation, with responsibilities in Finance, IT, and Logistics.

Started in September 2024 as CFO Food at PROBAT, based in Koog aan de Zaan, responsible for Finance, Export & Order Administration, Purchasing, and IT.

Tobias earned his PhD at the University Medical Center Freiburg, Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research, in 2007. He then gained professional experience at Berry Callebaut in Belgium until 2011, before joining the Bühler Group as Head of R&D and Technology. In 2019, he joined PROBAT, where he has since held various leadership roles. Most recently, he serves as CTO Food at PROBAT.

Started his career as a sales engineer at WBA GmbH in Borken. In 2013, Udo joined PROBAT. Previously, he held various positions at SL ProTec GmbH, Spaleck GmbH & Co. KG, and Meier Prozesstechnik GmbH, among others. In 2020, he became Executive Vice President Service at PROBAT. Since 2021, PROBAT Service GmbH has been an independent company within the PROBAT Group, and Udo holds the position of CEO Service.

Holds a Bachelor's in Accounting from Lewis University and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Joined Probat Inc. in 2013 as CFO, later became General Manager of Probat Burns. Since 2024, serves as CEO of PROBAT North America, overseeing Probat Inc., AC Horn, HDM USA, and ED Industrial. Focused on driving growth across all markets and building synergies between entities.