Helen Kardan

Helen Kardan is Director of Science and Technology for the High Tech Industry unit at TNO. In this role, she is responsible for executing a top-notch science and technology strategy that focuses on creating breakthrough innovations for TNO’s partners and customer base, especially in the Netherlands. Through this work, she also strengthens relationships and collaboration with academia and knowledge institutes. 

Prior to this role, she served as Senior Supplier Account Lead, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement at ASML. She began her career at Freescale Semiconductor Ltd. in Japan and worked her career up across the US, Europe and Asia.