Prior to his role at ULC Energy, Dirk has gained extensive general management, commercial and supply chain experience in international energy markets in coal, oil & gas, nuclear and biofuels at BHP Billiton most recently as Commercial Director for Argent Energy. He was educated as a metallurgical engineer at the Technical University of Delft and trained as an investment banker in London. At BHP Billiton Dirk led the commercial nuclear fuel activities for over 5 years.