Gerard Zondervan

Gerard Zondervan
Serial Entrepreneur & Industrial / Defense Specialist
Born 1963 | Mechanical Engineer | Project Manager | Defense Industry Expert

About Me

Gerard Zondervan began his career as a project manager at an engineering firm shortly after graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 1995, he founded his first company and has since built a successful track record as a serial entrepreneur and owner of multiple companies operating globally.

His early ventures focused on procurement services for multinationals such as Shell and Exxon, specializing in valves, measuring instruments, and control systems for onshore and offshore industries. Motivated by his passion for sport shooting and a broad interest in defense, Gerard expanded into manufacturing weapons and ammunition for defense purposes. He further honed his expertise by studying at the Dutch Police Academy.

Professional Experience

Founder & CEO
Various Global Companies
1995 – Present

Founded and developed multiple businesses focused on procurement and supply chain solutions for multinational industrial clients, including Shell and Exxon.
Specialized in sourcing valves, measuring, and control systems for onshore and offshore oil and gas operations.
Expanded operations into defense manufacturing, producing weapons and ammunition tailored to defense sector requirements.
Leveraged knowledge from studies at the Dutch Police Academy to align products with law enforcement and defense standards.

Project Manager
Engineering Firm
(Year started – Year ended)

Managed engineering projects related to mechanical systems and industrial procurement.
Coordinated multidisciplinary teams and ensured projects met technical specifications and deadlines.

Education

Mechanical Engineering — (Your University Name), Graduation Year
Dutch Police Academy — Specialized studies in law enforcement and defense-related topics