We energize the future

Built to accelerate the energy transition

Structurally connecting feedstock supply with market demand

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40+ years of combined renewable fuels experience

Founded by Bram van Santen, Ralph Brands, and Fabian Leeman, Connex combines deep expertise across renewable feedstocks, operations, logistics, and market development. Together, they recognised the structural gap between fragmented feedstock supply and scalable renewable fuel production — and built Connex to solve it. It’s their joint vision to create a future energized by renewable fuels, where sustainable alternatives play a leading role in the energy market.

  • Bram van Santen

    Corporate Director

    Bram focuses on organisational development, strategic growth, and building long-term structures that support the continued expansion of Connex.

  • Ralph Brands

    Commercial Director

    Ralph brings extensive experience in renewable feedstocks, market development, and international supplier relationships across renewable fuel markets.

  • Fabian Leeman

    Operational Director

    Fabian oversees operational execution and supply chain coordination, translating complex market dynamics into structured operational systems.

A growing renewable fuels platform

Founded in 2020, Connex has grown into an international organisation operating across renewable feedstock sourcing, operations, sustainability, and supply chain coordination.

Today, Connex combines market expertise with operational execution to support renewable fuel markets through structured and scalable supply systems.

Through initiatives like ConNRG and GPF, Connex continues to expand its role across the renewable fuels value chain.

History & milestones

Foundation of Connex

With 40+ years of combined knowledge and experience on sustainable fuels and a strong network, Bram van Santen, Ralph Brands, and Fabian Leeman founded Connex.

Identity

The Connex team expanded with two new employees. Focused on the areas IT and Operations

Fast forward

The organization matured, becoming more self-sufficient and efficient with a growing workforce. Connex made significant advances in IT, Sustainability, Finance, and Trade & Operations.

Foundation of ConNRG and GPF

Connex continued its growth journey, further diversifying its product- and supplier portfolio. A growing team of 30+ employees moved to a larger office area, establishing Connex as a mature company

In 2023, Connex extended its services by founding ConNRG and the company started its GPF project together with VTTI.

Maturity

Connex focused on delivering clarity and balance within our teams, finding the equilibrium between growth and structure

Expanding Horizons

Connex is poised to take bold steps forward in 2025 under the guiding motto: Expanding Horizons.

The Company focuses on enhancing organisational efficiency, expanding market leadership, and diversifying its sales markets.

Unite and build

Connex takes the next step in 2026, focused on: Unite and Build.

The company brings its full value chain together, connecting expertise across teams, markets, and partners. We build the structure and discipline required to scale with clarity and confidence.

Operating at scale

Structured through one integrated renewable feedstock supply environment.
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What drives Connex

Ownership

We take structural ownership of renewable feedstock supply chains. By designing and operating end-to-end systems, we create long-term reliability, accountability, and control in fragmented markets.

Impact

We enable decarbonisation by making renewable feedstock supply structurally reliable. Reliable systems help renewable alternatives scale and support lower-carbon fuel and energy markets.

Innovation

We continuously improve how renewable feedstock markets are structured and controlled. Through expertise, data, and system development, we create smarter ways to connect supply and demand.

Join the team

Connex challenges energizing and ambitious people like you to energize the future and have fun doing so. Join us now to energize your career, our team & our shared ambitions for a sustainable future together.

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