Kees Mensch has over 30 years of experience in managing complex technical and IT systems. He holds a master's degree in Physics and has served as the Head of IT at NecstGen for the past four years. NecstGen, based in Leiden, the Netherlands, focuses on Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and aims to bridge the gap between academia and the pharmaceutical industry. The IT infrastructure at NecstGen is fully cloud-based, allowing maximum emphasis on system functionality and innovation while minimizing operational concerns. Kees has worked in various fail-safe industries, including aerospace and manufacturing. He presented at the Benelux Project Management Community of Practice event in Brussels in 2023.