Joost van Kerkhof (COO) started PHIX in 2018 together with Albert Hasper (CEO). He has more than 25 years of experience in the micro-nano technology industry. Before starting PHIX, Joost was the CEO of XiO Photonics since 2013 and the COO of LioniX International since the merger of XiO Photonics, LioniX and SatraX into LioniX International in 2016. Before joining XiO Photonics, Joost worked with Sensata Technologies as Director Business Integration where he was responsible for business due diligence of acquisition candidates, followed by integration of the business in the Sensata organization. In this role, he built a significant experience in business case analysis and development. Before his role in business management, he has held positions within Texas Instruments (which became Sensata Technologies in 2006) as Director R&D and Director Operations. In these positions, he has brought several products in high volume production. Joost holds a master’s and Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering specialized in micro-nano technology and (bio)sensors.