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My work with NineSigma helps organizations in the private, public and social sectors connect with the world to find new technology solutions, knowledge and partners to accelerate innovation and economic growth. In my current role I am responsible for managing business development, providing OI services for Innovation Seekers to find (Open) Innovation products/systems and manufacturing methods.I also represent Toshiba (of Europe ltd, London TOEL) in: BusinessEurope, Japanese Business Council Eu (JBCE), Digital Europe DE (Euro ICT Ass), CSR/CRM Critical raw materials, OECD, WTO, EPEE , etc… and lobbies with the European Institutions: EP, Commission DG's. Assuring my customers are operating in line with all regulatory and legal obligations. I participate /contribute in many TC’s, workgroups concerning:(1) FTA/EPA negotiation (EU-Japan/China, etc…; ITA expansion; Personal Data Transfer to 3rd country; Cloud. EU 2020; Climate Change and Carbon market outlook; renewables, nuclear, smart community (smart grids / smart metering, connectivity, Big Data, Security); energy mix and industry competitiveness.(2) CSR related compliance outlook: EPR, Conflict Mineral; Critical Raw Materials CRM, Integrated Reporting.(3) Environment compliance: Environmental, Waste, Transport, WEEE, RoHS, REACH, Eco-design, EuP, Batteries, packaging.(4) Subsidies (Funds) ERDF (Smart Specialisation), Horizon2020 (EASME), COSME, …. Since 2002, I manage my consultancy offices in BeNl.I worked 25 years for 3M Company in: Specialty chemicals, electronics, paper industry, polymers, paints, coating, specialty electrical products,heat shrink, non-woven, filter industry, medical filters, ventilation-AC. Last job: Sr manager EBU (FiltreteBV Director), QEHS, R&D, regulatory & standardization, IP. I have a Bachelor degree in Chemistry and Environmental Management from the TU Ghent (B) and participated in numerous Post-University courses. Specialties: Open Innovation, Intellectual Property, QEHS, Environmental management, Waste, Transport, WEEE, RoHS, REACH, Eco-design, EuP, Batteries.R&D, regulatory & standardisation, intellectual property.Senior technical - commercial management in high tech innovative international company.Industries served: chemical, polymers, standardisation & regulatory, medical, equipment, electronic, electro techniques, consumer, quality, environmental, energy (nuclear), non-woven / filtration, paper.

Listed skills include Polymers, Electronics, Electrical Products, and Paper Industry.