Get to know us
Team SAU
Building strong relationships with our clients is essential to delivering exceptional service. That’s why we want to take a moment to introduce you to our team.
Our team is made up of skilled professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise. From sales and design to production and quality control, our team brings a lot of experience to every project we undertake.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and show you what our team can do. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us by email, chat online, ask a question, request a quote or videocall or contact us through our social media channels. We are ready to be of service!
Owner and founder of SAU. After building the company to it’s current extent as it is today Rogier is now focussing on the innovative and creative part of SAU. By combining a ton of experience built up over many years of making tombstones and his creative skills after graduating from Rietveld academy, Rogier and the company keep innovating on product ideas and production techniques, resulting in being one step ahead of the competition for over 30 years now.
“I am still proud to be working with my crew for so many years and looking forward for some more.”
My hobbies are hiking in the wild, making trips with my 4×4 camper and constructing, working with my hands.
Daphne has been part of the SAU journey from day one in 1989 and played many roles in the company, from being the financial controller to the quality control & packaging role she takes on nowadays. Her sharp end inspection makes sure no failure goes unseen and she makes sure every project is ready for transport.
Daphne likes to go for long walks in nature, visit the highlands of Scotland and spending time with her kids and grandchildren.
Being in the company since 2002 Gepke is one of the driving forces of the team. Where she takes responsibility in many fields in the company, she describes herself as a creative control freak with a passion for customer service. She has the experience and knowledge of turning every request into a succesfull project, which ticks all the boxes that are on the checklist such as budget, creativity in design, deadline and producability.
She loves spending time with her husband and 2 children. Enjoys sailing, skiing, crafting, cooking and having dinner with friends. There are just not enough hours in the day for her.
After signing off on your project, Rutger will make sure it runs as smoothly as possible through our factory process. Staying on top of the production schedule, being in close contact with the artwork & production team and making sure all materials are available is just part of his daily routine.
He lives in the City of Cheese (Gouda) with his wife and kids, enjoys camping, having a beer with friends and listening to music . His biggest hobby is playing bass guitar in a band called Out of Office.
Fresh out of media college, Leon started as an intern at SAU in the Artwork Department. Many, many years later he has grown into a Senior Artworker being responsible for every single drawing that leaves the department. There is no end to his creativity and many tombstones saw the living daylight on his best friend in the company, his iMac.
Leon left his acting and dancing career behind him, but sometimes the performer still comes out to play, putting on a show by playing the most complicated parts on the grand piano, for instance during the annual Christmas dinner at SAU.
Michelle started her career at SAU at a young age as a Traffic Manager and has since guided countless clients and projects. With more than 20 years of experience, she has become a driving force behind SAU’s international sales and marketing team.
Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam and many other European cities hold few secrets for her these days. Michelle enjoys advising clients on the latest production techniques, materials and possibilities, as well as pricing and the increasingly important topic of sustainability. With her many years of experience, she knows exactly what it takes to turn an idea into a successful project.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time on the yacht with her husband, preferably with a good glass of wine. She also loves spending quality time with family and friends.
From a young age, Zoran was already working alongside his father in the family business. After graduating in Product Design from HKU in Utrecht, he became increasingly involved with SAU and immersed himself in the world of financial tombstones, awards and acrylic embedments.
Today, Zoran combines the roles of production manager and product designer at SAU. By bringing together creativity and technical expertise, he is constantly exploring new materials, techniques and production possibilities. This enables him to find the right solution for even the most unusual client requests while contributing to SAU’s continuous development.
In his free time, Zoran enjoys playing football and attending Ajax home matches. Together with his partner and little boy, he regularly visits museums in the Netherlands and abroad, where he finds inspiration for his own designs. His passion for history, art and design comes together in www.studiozoranstrijbosch.com, where he designs and creates his own products.
Arnold is an essential part of our production team and often takes on the role of technical thinker. Where others see a challenge, Arnold sees possibilities and solutions. With his technical insight and hands-on approach, he knows how to turn creative ideas into smart, workable production methods.
From 3D printing and milling to CMYK printing and engraving, Arnold knows our techniques and machinery inside out. His strengths really come into play when faced with unusual or complex requests. An seemingly impossible idea from our artwork department? Arnold keeps working at it until he finds a way to make it happen
Outside of work, Arnold enjoys going for walks – preferably with a good cup of coffee in hand. He also enjoys reading and can easily lose himself in a good video game.
David is a creative all-rounder who is always up for a challenge. With experience behind the camera as an Art Director, he also regularly steps in front of it as a model. To stay in shape, he enjoys working out and can often be found at the gym.
His experience as a carpenter adds another layer of hands-on craftsmanship. Creative, practical and always ready to try something new, no challenge is too unusual for David. This makes him a perfect fit for our team of Unlimited Makers.
Outside of work, David loves travelling to sunny destinations and has a broad interest in art, culture and everything that inspires him.
Mina joined SAU in 2024 and has since become a trusted point of contact for many of our clients. With her clear communication, client-focused attitude and organised approach, she ensures that requests and projects run smoothly.
Originally from Greece, Mina has a background in art history. At SAU, she works as a Traffic Manager and also supports Zoran on projects for Studio Zoran Strijbosch. This allows her to combine her commercial and organisational skills with her interest in art and culture. Before joining SAU, she gained experience at the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam.
Outside of work, Mina enjoys staying active with Pilates and workout sessions with friends. She also loves travelling, spending time outdoors and discovering new places.
