Our instructors

Richard van der Wal
Richard is experienced professional with 25+ years experience in Coating and Corrosion Industry.
He gained his outstanding experiences during years spent in P&O Nedlloyd, Carmar B.V. and as senior coating advisor in Hempel Coatings.
In 2012 he established his own company Paint-Inspector.Com, which is focusing on inspections, education and recruitment.
Contact details:
Email: richard@paint-inspecotor.com
Phone: +420 774 906 145

Henning Olsen
Henning has more than 45 years of experience in the paint industry dealing with R&D, customer support and technical training. Most recently, he worked as a technical service manager, senior training consultant and technical training manager at Hempel Coatings.
Over the last 20 years, he has trained more than 3000 technical and sales personnel inside Hempel, and more than 600 Frosio students worldwide.
(With his help, we will provide you with the highest quality of training.)

Reinder J. Geertsma
After his study in Coating Technology, Reinder commenced his career working in R&D departments of several coating manufacturers in the Netherlands.
Since 1993, he owns his own independent company as a Senior Coating Consultant and has managed numerous projects in the field, especially in the maritime sector.
His technical knowledge and extensive field experience is a great asset to our team of instructors.
Contact details:
Email: reinder@paint-inspector.com
Phone: +507 6673 0866
Our local contact points
Ravindra Karambelkar
Experienced professional with 25+ years of vast experience ranging from Printing Ink Industry, Decorative & Industrial Coatings, Marine Coatings and Coating Equipments.
Started career with Printing Ink Industry and then shifted to Industrial Coatings to Equipment and to Marine Coatings Inspector. Thorough knowledge of marine coatings application, inspection and assessment helps in during inspections and training. Worked in all South Korean Shipyards which are giants in the shipbuilding industry. Worked in Vietnam, Singapore and China as Marine Coatings Inspector and also as Coatings surveyor for RINA class.
Our great qualified colleague in Asia, especially for India and the surrounding areas.
Contact details:
Email: ravi@paint-inspector.com
Phone: +91 985 089 0068

Ismail Farghani

Jeff Ge Yuanfeng
20 years of experience in the coating industry, including 18 years as the coating inspector, supervisor, and team leader of the owner’s companies. Involved in a variety of ships’ newbuilding and repairing, onshore and offshore projects, PC, and also working on coating training and consulting.
He is responsible for PIC China mainland’s operation, market development, and FROSIO training.
Contact details:
Email: jeff@paint-inspector.com, geyuanfeng@163.com
Phone: +86 186 4080 7530

Eric Ho

Kevin Richardson
Professional experience 20+ years in the industry. The experience includes coating material support and supply (Jotun), corrosion related training management and lecturing (CorrISA) and application equipment support and supply (Storm). Currently with his company Alike Africa he is promoting corrosion related training with PIC, doing inspections as well as consulting.
His studies include 'Community Development', 'Training and Development Management', "FROSIO Surface Treatment Inspection", 'NACE Coating Inspector Program', 'SSPC Train the Painter - Approved Trainer' and others.
Our qualified colleague in South Africa and the surrounding areas.
Contact details:
Email: kevin@paint-inspector.com
Phone: +27 82 487 7658