Hareld has a passion for engineering, entrepreneurship and sustainability, and a keen eye for improvement and business opportunities. He was born and raised in the Netherlands. He studied Mechanical Engineering in Delft, obtaining a Master degree in Production Engineering and Logistics and specializing in Systems Thinking and Design. Hareld has 20 years of working experience gained by working in various roles with companies ranging from innovative start-ups to major multinational management and engineering consultancy firms. He worked with many clients globally and developed a strong international business network. He has traveled the world extensively for work and for fun and has lived and worked in Netherlands, Germany, Japan, and India. He now lives in Singapore. Hareld joined Metabolic to develop our business in Asia.