Director Market Development EVAL(tm) EVOH and Plantic(tm) Thermoplastic StarchExperienced professional with Industrial Engineer degree in Chemistry from Liege Industrial Engineering High School and with short-MBA qualification “Business essentials for Talents in management” at Kluwer Formation. More than 20 years experience in Barrier Packaging evolving functions of technical support, (new) business & market developments and regulatory affairs responsibilities in the area of barrier multilayer structures with accumulated experience in established and innovative plastics converting technologies. Winner of 3 Kuraray Company awards, two for significant successful business development. Function as a leader in various global projects driving innovation to business and “get things done”; Function as an expert by bringing skilled support into teams where others can be successful.Function as a manager by active participation in strategic decision making process. Function as a director in steering company leader position and sustainability support programs.Thanks to this multiple functions, his experience goes beyond EVOH copolymers and its competitive products and includes High Heat resistant polyamide and bio-plastics.With an established and continuously growing network within the plastic industry, involvement into specialised working groups or partnership works with industry mates adding recently sustainability and circular economy in his profile, I am a good to connect personality.Adept win-win value positioning and presentation skills with drive for business success. Smart for enabling proactive work settings, anticipation and medium to short term view.Specialties: Plastic converting technologies, Sustainability and circular economy, Regulatory affairs, (New) Market and Business development, Strategic Marketing, Multicultural team communication using modern tools, Making and Executing Business Plan, B2B relationship, Coaching and Developing Sales Team.