Gerwin Wijsman

Gerwin Wijsman currently serves as the Catalyst Scale-up and Performance Manager at Borealis, where he plays a pivotal role in optimizing catalyst performance and advancing polymer production processes across the company's polyolefin plants and joint ventures. Leveraging his extensive expertise in polypropylene and polyethylene chemistry, Gerwin leads a dedicated team of professionals focused on enhancing catalyst efficiency, ensuring consistent resin quality, and driving innovation in polymerization technology. His deep understanding of Ziegler-Natta catalysis, polymerization kinetics, and resin design enables him to oversee key projects that improve process stability, reduce production costs, and support Borealis’ commitment to sustainable polymer solutions.

In his role, Gerwin is instrumental in scaling up new catalyst formulations from laboratory to full-scale industrial application, ensuring seamless integration into existing production lines. His work involves close collaboration with R&D, process engineering, and product development teams to tailor catalyst systems for specific applications such as films, fibers, and high-impact copolymers. Gerwin’s expertise in materials science and organic chemistry underpins his ability to troubleshoot complex process challenges and implement innovative solutions that enhance resin performance and sustainability metrics. His customer-oriented approach and collaborative leadership style foster strong partnerships both internally and with clients, ensuring Borealis remains at the forefront of polyolefin technology.

By continuously advancing catalyst performance and polymerization processes, Gerwin Wijsman contributes significantly to Borealis’ strategic goals of delivering high-quality, sustainable polymers while maintaining operational excellence. His role exemplifies the integration of technical mastery, project management, and industry insight—driving innovation and value creation in the competitive polyolefin market.