Jeffrey - Lead Auditor Food

The Story

Built on hands-on experience

Based in the Netherlands, Jeffrey built his career by working closely with production processes, food safety standards, and quality management systems. This hands-on experience now forms the foundation of his work as a Lead Auditor, allowing him to understand not only requirements and standards, but also how they are applied in real operational environments.

Learning through every audit

What stands out in Jeffrey’s journey is the continuous opportunity to learn and grow. Every audit brings new industries, new processes, and new challenges and contributes to his professional development. This constant exposure enables auditors to expand their expertise while delivering value to clients operating in very different business contexts.

Responsibility, trust, and impact

Working at DNV also means carrying a strong sense of responsibility and trust.

“DNV is a very serious and well‑respected organisation. As an auditor, you represent that reputation every time you are with a client,” says Jeffrey.

Auditing at DNV is not only about compliance. By understanding the client’s business, identifying risks, and building confidence in management systems, auditors contribute to safer, more sustainable, and higher‑quality operations.

Growing together through collaboration

One of the most rewarding aspects of Jeffrey’s work is seeing organisations grow through the audit journey.

“Supporting companies as they improve their systems and achieve certification makes the impact of my work tangible – both for clients and for society. It really makes me proud,” says Jeffrey.

Although auditors work independently most of the time, collaboration plays an important role. Knowledge sharing, calibration sessions, and learning from experienced colleagues create a strong professional community where quality, integrity, and consistency are central.

For Jeffrey, DNV Business Assurance offers a unique combination of trust, professional growth, collaboration, and purpose – enabling people to use their expertise to create confidence in businesses around the world.